University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Saturday, January 4
Atlanta, Ga.
6 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
at
Georgia State
Louisiana Heads to Atlanta Looking to Remain Unbeaten in SBC Play
1/3/2025 4:49:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Louisiana looks to start 3-0 in SBC play for the first time since 2021-22
ATLANTA, GA. – The Louisiana men's basketball team looks to stay undefeated in Sun Belt Conference play as they head to Atlanta to take on Georgia State on Saturday.
The Cajuns moved to 2-0 in conference action in thrilling action in Thursday's 71-68 win over Coastal Carolina. Trailing by as many as 13 in the second half, the Cajuns closed on a 10-1 run to stun the Chanticleers. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil had a huge night with 21 points, a season-high, seven rebounds, and six steals. Michael Thomas added 16 points off the bench, one shy of a career-high for the senior. It was the first win for Louisiana under interim head coach Derrick Zimmerman in his second game in the position.
Georgia State looks to snap a seven-game losing streak on Saturday. The Panthers look for their first victory since a 74-71 win over Tulsa on November 27. They are 0-2 so far in conference with losses to Troy and South Alabama, two of the four unbeaten teams in the league.
MEDIA CENTER
Story Lines
• Louisiana is one of four teams to start 2-0 in Sun Belt Conference play. The Cajuns are 2-0 in conference for the first time since 2021-22 when they started 3-0.
• The Cajuns have not won at Georgia State since January 16, 2016, 87-54. The Panthers have won the last five in the series on their home floor.
• Senior Kentrell Garnett made the 200th three-pointer of his Cajun career earlier this season, becoming the seventh player in program history to reach that mark. Garnett is now up to 207 threes and next up on the all-time list is Michael Allen at 208.
• Over the last eight seasons these are two of the winningest programs in Sun Belt Conference play. Since the 2016-17 season, Louisiana leads the league with 86 victories while Georgia State is fourth most with 74 conference wins.
• Derrick Zimmerman earned the first win of his coaching career on Thursday in Louisiana's 71-68 victory over Coastal Carolina. The Cajuns trailed by as many as 13 in the second half before ending the game on a 10-1 run in the win.
GAME 15 PREVIEW – Louisiana (4-10, 2–0 SBC) vs. Georgia State (4-10, 0-2 SBC)
Date/Time: January 4, 2025 / 6 p.m.
Site: Atlanta, Georgia
Arena: GSU Convocation Center (7,500)
RADIO/TV
TV: ESPN+
Radio: KPEL-FM 96.5 / The Varsity Network
Talent: Jay Walker (pxp)
LIVE STATS/SOCIAL MEDIA
Live Stats: Cajunstats.com
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsMBB | #GeauxCajuns
SERIES HISTORY
Overall: Georgia State leads, 17-8
In Lafayette: Louisiana leads, 6-5
In Atlanta: Georgia State leads, 8-1
Neutral: Georgia State leads, 4-1
Streak: Georgia State +1
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Season tickets are available by visiting the Louisiana Athletics Box Office at the Cajundome, or by purchasing by visiting Account Manager. For more information call the Louisiana Athletics Box Office at the Cajundome at (337) 265-2104.
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.
For the latest on Louisiana Men's Basketball, stay tuned to RaginCajuns.com and follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (RaginCajunsMBB).
The Cajuns moved to 2-0 in conference action in thrilling action in Thursday's 71-68 win over Coastal Carolina. Trailing by as many as 13 in the second half, the Cajuns closed on a 10-1 run to stun the Chanticleers. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil had a huge night with 21 points, a season-high, seven rebounds, and six steals. Michael Thomas added 16 points off the bench, one shy of a career-high for the senior. It was the first win for Louisiana under interim head coach Derrick Zimmerman in his second game in the position.
Georgia State looks to snap a seven-game losing streak on Saturday. The Panthers look for their first victory since a 74-71 win over Tulsa on November 27. They are 0-2 so far in conference with losses to Troy and South Alabama, two of the four unbeaten teams in the league.
MEDIA CENTER
Story Lines
• Louisiana is one of four teams to start 2-0 in Sun Belt Conference play. The Cajuns are 2-0 in conference for the first time since 2021-22 when they started 3-0.
• The Cajuns have not won at Georgia State since January 16, 2016, 87-54. The Panthers have won the last five in the series on their home floor.
• Senior Kentrell Garnett made the 200th three-pointer of his Cajun career earlier this season, becoming the seventh player in program history to reach that mark. Garnett is now up to 207 threes and next up on the all-time list is Michael Allen at 208.
• Over the last eight seasons these are two of the winningest programs in Sun Belt Conference play. Since the 2016-17 season, Louisiana leads the league with 86 victories while Georgia State is fourth most with 74 conference wins.
• Derrick Zimmerman earned the first win of his coaching career on Thursday in Louisiana's 71-68 victory over Coastal Carolina. The Cajuns trailed by as many as 13 in the second half before ending the game on a 10-1 run in the win.
GAME 15 PREVIEW – Louisiana (4-10, 2–0 SBC) vs. Georgia State (4-10, 0-2 SBC)
Date/Time: January 4, 2025 / 6 p.m.
Site: Atlanta, Georgia
Arena: GSU Convocation Center (7,500)
RADIO/TV
TV: ESPN+
Radio: KPEL-FM 96.5 / The Varsity Network
Talent: Jay Walker (pxp)
LIVE STATS/SOCIAL MEDIA
Live Stats: Cajunstats.com
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsMBB | #GeauxCajuns
SERIES HISTORY
Overall: Georgia State leads, 17-8
In Lafayette: Louisiana leads, 6-5
In Atlanta: Georgia State leads, 8-1
Neutral: Georgia State leads, 4-1
Streak: Georgia State +1
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Season tickets are available by visiting the Louisiana Athletics Box Office at the Cajundome, or by purchasing by visiting Account Manager. For more information call the Louisiana Athletics Box Office at the Cajundome at (337) 265-2104.
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.
For the latest on Louisiana Men's Basketball, stay tuned to RaginCajuns.com and follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (RaginCajunsMBB).
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