University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Tuesday, February 27
Lafayette
6:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
14-13,9-8Sun Belt
43
vs
46
South Alabama
9-21,2-15Sun Belt
1
2
3
4
F
South Alabama
12
11
9
14
46
Louisiana
10
7
18
8
43
Ragin’ Cajuns Fall to South Alabama
2/27/2024 9:26:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Louisiana saw its five-game win streak come to an end Tuesday
LAFAYETTE, La. – Louisiana women's basketball saw its five-game win streak come to end Tuesday and it fell to South Alabama, 46-43.
The loss was the first for the Cajuns in 20 days as Louisiana sits at 9-8 in conference play and in a tie for seventh with one game left to play before the Sun Belt Tournament.
After trailing 23-17 at the half, the Jaguars extended their lead to 13 before the Ragin' Cajuns clamped down and made a comeback, holding South Alabama scoreless for the final 7:18 and closing out the quarter on a 16-0 run.
Jaylyn James provided the offensive spark, scoring seven of the team's next nine points as Nubia Benedith connected on a pair of layups before Brandi Williams buried a 3-pointer to give the Cajuns the lead, 33-32. Uniyah Franklin made two free throws to give Louisiana a 35-32 lead heading to the fourth.
The Ragin' Cajuns led by as many as six in the final frame, but the Jaguars tied the game at 43-43 before taking the lead with 1:48 to go. Louisiana had a chance to tie the game as James' 3-pointer fell short as time expired.
James led Louisiana offensively with 13 points while also recording a career-high five steals. Williams added 10 points as Franklin cleaned up the glass with a season-high nine rebounds.
The Ragin' Cajuns close out the regular against Southern Miss on Friday at 5 p.m.
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Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
The loss was the first for the Cajuns in 20 days as Louisiana sits at 9-8 in conference play and in a tie for seventh with one game left to play before the Sun Belt Tournament.
After trailing 23-17 at the half, the Jaguars extended their lead to 13 before the Ragin' Cajuns clamped down and made a comeback, holding South Alabama scoreless for the final 7:18 and closing out the quarter on a 16-0 run.
Jaylyn James provided the offensive spark, scoring seven of the team's next nine points as Nubia Benedith connected on a pair of layups before Brandi Williams buried a 3-pointer to give the Cajuns the lead, 33-32. Uniyah Franklin made two free throws to give Louisiana a 35-32 lead heading to the fourth.
The Ragin' Cajuns led by as many as six in the final frame, but the Jaguars tied the game at 43-43 before taking the lead with 1:48 to go. Louisiana had a chance to tie the game as James' 3-pointer fell short as time expired.
James led Louisiana offensively with 13 points while also recording a career-high five steals. Williams added 10 points as Franklin cleaned up the glass with a season-high nine rebounds.
The Ragin' Cajuns close out the regular against Southern Miss on Friday at 5 p.m.
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsWBB), Facebook (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns) or Instagram (@RaginCajunsWBB) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Women's Basketball.
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
Team Stats
USA
LA
FG%
.326
.317
3FG%
.333
.200
FT%
.833
.286
RB
36
37
TO
19
15
STL
7
10
Game Leaders
Pts
13
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
6
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
4
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
G
/ Women's Basketball
F
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's Basketball
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