University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Thursday, January 9
Lafayette
7 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
vs
Old Dominion
Louisiana Returns Home to Host Old Dominion
1/8/2025 2:25:00 PM | Men's Basketball
The Cajuns welcome the Monarchs to Lafayette for the first time in the series
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana men's basketball team welcomes Old Dominion to the Cajundome on Thursday in a Sun Belt Conference battle. It'll be the first meeting between the programs in Lafayette.
The Ragin' Cajuns look to get back on track after falling on Saturday to Georgia State. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil has been a force on the offensive end over the last four games, scoring in double figures in each of them. In three SBC contests, the junior is averaging 17.7 points, the fourth most in league play. He is also third in league action at 8.0 rebounds per game.
Kentrell Garnett has also turned up his scoring output in conference action. The senior is scoring 11.3 points through three conference games. He's up to 210 career three-pointers, the sixth most in program history. Garnett needs two to tie Blaine Harmon for fifth in school history.
Old Dominion is coming off a three-point home victory over Southern Miss on Saturday. The Monarchs are led offensively by Robert Davis Jr., who enters the week scoring 14.4 points per game. The sophomore played a huge role in the team's two conference wins, scoring a career-high 32 in their overtime win over ULM and 18 in the win over Southern Miss.
MEDIA CENTER
Story Lines
• Louisiana is 2-1 to start Sun Belt Conference play for the first time since 2020-21. They had started the previous two seasons 1-2 in the SBC.
• The Cajuns welcome Old Dominion to the Cajundome for the first time ever. The previous two meetings in the series were both played in Norfolk with the teams splitting those contests.
• 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 210 threes and next up on the all-time list is Blaine Harmon at 212.
• Mostapha El Moutaouakkil has scored in double figures in four straight games. The junior has 10 games in double figures and scored at least 15 points seven times this year.
• Of the SBC schools to enter the league in 2022-23, Old Dominion is the last program to make the trip to the Cajundome.
• Derrick Zimmerman earned the first win of his coaching 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 16 PREVIEW – Louisiana (4-11, 2–1 SBC) vs. Old Dominion (6-9, 2-1 SBC)
Date/Time: January 9, 2025 / 7 p.m.
Site: Lafayette, Louisiana
Arena: Cajundome (12,362)
Tickets
RADIO/TV
TV: ESPN+
Talent: Dan McDonald (pxp), Eric Mouton (analyst)
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: Tied, 1-1
In Lafayette: First meeting
In Norfolk: Tied, 1-1
Streak: Louisiana +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 Ragin' Cajuns look to get back on track after falling on Saturday to Georgia State. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil has been a force on the offensive end over the last four games, scoring in double figures in each of them. In three SBC contests, the junior is averaging 17.7 points, the fourth most in league play. He is also third in league action at 8.0 rebounds per game.
Kentrell Garnett has also turned up his scoring output in conference action. The senior is scoring 11.3 points through three conference games. He's up to 210 career three-pointers, the sixth most in program history. Garnett needs two to tie Blaine Harmon for fifth in school history.
Old Dominion is coming off a three-point home victory over Southern Miss on Saturday. The Monarchs are led offensively by Robert Davis Jr., who enters the week scoring 14.4 points per game. The sophomore played a huge role in the team's two conference wins, scoring a career-high 32 in their overtime win over ULM and 18 in the win over Southern Miss.
MEDIA CENTER
Story Lines
• Louisiana is 2-1 to start Sun Belt Conference play for the first time since 2020-21. They had started the previous two seasons 1-2 in the SBC.
• The Cajuns welcome Old Dominion to the Cajundome for the first time ever. The previous two meetings in the series were both played in Norfolk with the teams splitting those contests.
• 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 210 threes and next up on the all-time list is Blaine Harmon at 212.
• Mostapha El Moutaouakkil has scored in double figures in four straight games. The junior has 10 games in double figures and scored at least 15 points seven times this year.
• Of the SBC schools to enter the league in 2022-23, Old Dominion is the last program to make the trip to the Cajundome.
• Derrick Zimmerman earned the first win of his coaching 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 16 PREVIEW – Louisiana (4-11, 2–1 SBC) vs. Old Dominion (6-9, 2-1 SBC)
Date/Time: January 9, 2025 / 7 p.m.
Site: Lafayette, Louisiana
Arena: Cajundome (12,362)
Tickets
RADIO/TV
TV: ESPN+
Talent: Dan McDonald (pxp), Eric Mouton (analyst)
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: Tied, 1-1
In Lafayette: First meeting
In Norfolk: Tied, 1-1
Streak: Louisiana +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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