Louisiana Completes Road Trip on Saturday in Troy

TROY, Ala. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Women's Basketball team makes its final stop on this week's road trip on Saturday, January 18 in Troy, Alabama, facing the Troy Trojans at 3:30 p.m. in Trojan Arena.

Louisiana (8-7, 4-2 SBC) completes Round 1 of a series of four games solely against Arkansas State and Troy. Next week, the Red Wolves and Trojans visit the Cajundome from January 23-25.

The Ragin' Cajuns look to rebound from Wednesday's heartbreaking overtime loss to ASU in Jonesboro, falling on a last-second shot after rallying from a 20-point, first-half deficit to force the extra period.

UL seeks to catch the Trojans (11-7, 5-1 SBC) in the Sun Belt standings and remain near the top of the ledger.

It'll be the customary test of wills associated with a UL-Troy matchup, the Cajuns topping the SBC in scoring defense (60.0) and the Trojans having scored 80-plus in five straight games.

In SBC play, Louisiana has been led by Erica Lafayette's 18.2 points per game. Troy's spark has come from Zay Dyer, back-to-back SBC Player of the Week winner, who's averaging a double-double in conference games.

GAME INFORMATION
LOUISIANA (8-7, 4-2 SBC) at TROY (11-7, 5-1 SBC)
Date/Time: Saturday, January 18, 2025 / 3:30 p.m.
Site: Troy, Ala.
Arena: Trojan Arena (5,200)

Radio: The GOAT 103.3 FM/1420 AM
Talent: Dawson Eiserloh

TV: ESPN+
Talent: Dan Peck (pxp), Jerry Miller (analyst)

Live Stats: CajunStats.com
Social Updates: @RaginCajunsWBB | #GeauxCajuns

Series Record: Troy leads leads, 20-13
In Troy: Troy leads, 11-2
Streak: UL, +1

BOUNCE PASSES

Louisiana seeks a split of its two-game road trip following Wednesday's overtime loss at Arkansas State.
The Cajuns wrap up the first half of the current four-game stretch with Arkansas State and Troy. The Red Wolves and Trojans make trips to the Cajundome on January 23 and January 25, respectively.
Saturday's game marks the fourth in a string of six straight games against the SBC's western half.
Troy holds a 17-11 edge over Louisiana in SBC regular season games, having won the last four since 2022-23.
UL and Troy meet for the first time since the 2024 SBC Tournament quarterfinal contest won by the Cajuns.
Nubia Benedith delivered a career-high 20 points at Arkansas State, delivering 19 in the second half alone as Louisiana charged back. Benedith is the third Cajun (Lafayette, Robinson) to score 20 points this season.
UL held ASU to eight field goals and 31 percent shooting in the second half rally. The efforts lowered the Red Wolves' 32 percent for the game – the fourth time in six SBC games the Cajuns hold foes below 35 percent.
The 4-1 start to SBC play was the best for Louisiana since the 2020-21 regular season championship campaign.
Louisiana ranks second with a +9.5 scoring margin (69.5-60.0) in Sun Belt Conference play.
Over the first five SBC games, the Cajuns had upped their scoring average to 70.4 points per game (season average was 61.7) while improving their shooting to 46 percent.
Erica Lafayette has scored double digits in nine straight games (since Dec. 7 vs. Rice), averaging 17 points during the stretch. She's taken over the team lead in scoring at 13.9 points per game.
Erica Lafayette scored at least 17 points each of the first five SBC games, pacing her 18.2 average in conference play. She's in a virtual deadlock with JMU's Peyton McDaniel (18.3) for the scoring lead in SBC play.
UL regained the services of Nubia Benedith and Kamryn Jones plus Skylah Travis made her season debut on Jan. 2 vs. JMU, giving the team 11 available players – the most active since the Nov. 29-30 Big Easy Classic.
The 29 points off turnovers vs. Southern Miss marked the most gained since Nov. 8 vs. Loyola (30) and the third time gaining 25-plus (27 vs. JMU & GSU) in SBC play. UL is averaging 23.5 ppg off turnovers in conference play.
The Ragin' Cajuns rank Top 25 nationally in turnovers forced (22.3), turning the opposition over 20-plus times in 13 of 15 games, including forcing No. 4 LSU into a season-high tying 21 turnovers and Auburn into 25 miscues.
UL held its first five foes to 60 or below, has yielded 70-plus only once (No. 4 LSU) and is holding foes to 60.2 ppg.
UL led the SBC in scoring defense – and ranked Top 60 nationally – holding foes below 60 ppg the last two seasons.

UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
The Ragin' Cajuns round out the current four-game stretch of games involving Arkansas State and Troy, taking their turn hosting the games when play moves to the Cajundome from January 23-25.

The rematches are set to begin on Thursday, January 23 when Louisiana and Arkansas State meet at 6:00 p.m. in the Cajundome. That will be followed Troy's visit on Saturday, January 25 for a 2:00 p.m. contest.

Live coverage is available on ESPN+, the Ragin' Cajuns Radio Network (The Goat 103.3 FM/1420 AM and Varsity Sports app) and CajunStats.com.

Thursday's game is Student Organization Night, the largest organization in attendance receiving a check from head coach Garry Brodhead. On Saturday, Louisiana Women's Basketball is holding its annual Alumni Game featuring a tailgate at Noon and on-court recognition at halftime.

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Louisiana Completes Road Trip on Saturday in Troy

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