University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Thursday, January 8
Lafayette
5:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
1-14,0-5Sun Belt
51
vs
61
ULM
7-7,2-3Sun Belt
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4
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ULM
11
8
15
27
61
Louisiana
18
9
15
9
51
Lead Slips from Louisiana’s Grasp in Final Minutes
1/8/2026 10:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Ragin’ Cajuns were ahead of ULM for 35 minutes until Warhawks staged late comeback
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Women's Basketball team fell in heartbreaking fashion as ULM staged a late fourth-quarter comeback to snag a 61-51 win on Thursday, January 8 at the Cajundome.
Louisiana (1-14, 0-5 SBC) led through the first three quarters and remained in front with five minutes remaining – until the full effects of a game-ending 16-2 run by ULM (7-7, 2-3 SBC) changed the direction of the contest.
The Ragin' Cajuns were maintaining distance early on in the fourth quarter as a pair of Amijah Price free throws and a Mikaylah Manley jumper provided a five-point edge each time, the latter making it 48-43 with 6:36 left to play.
The two sides swapped points on the next two possessions, a Kahlen Norris free throw giving UL a 49-45 edge at 5:40. A triple and jumper from Asjah Inniss came on the next two ULM possessions after Norris' free throw and lifted the Warhawks into a 50-49 lead by the 4:51 mark.
The Warhawks defense then went into lockdown mode not allowing a point for the next four-plus minutes, preventing the Ragin' Cajuns from regaining the lead.
It was only a two-possession game, 53-49, as the clock dipped under three minutes to play as the Warhawks were only able to add three free throws during the first two minutes after claiming the lead.
Two missed free throws from the Ragin' Cajuns at 2:45 kept the momentum on ULM's side and the string of unanswered points swelled to 14 consecutive following two J'mani Ingram free throws which made it 59-49 in the visitors' favor with 1:12 remaining.
Prior to the Warhawks' late surge, the Ragin' Cajuns appeared headed for their first SBC win of the season after a commanding first half in which the squad built a lead as large as 27-11 and the defense held the Warhawks to just 22 percent shooting (7-of-32).
In the third quarter the lead remained at least six points and returned to double figures on a personal four-point spurt by Imani Daniel which stretched the Ragin' Cajuns advantage to 38-28 just inside of five minutes left in the frame.
The Ragin' Cajuns would lose their grip on the lead as the squad's offensive production was limited to only two field goal makes in the fourth quarter.
Thursday's contest was the first of two matchups over a 10-day span between Louisiana and ULM. The Ragin' Cajuns visit Monroe on January 17 to complete the annual SBC season series.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Price led the Ragin' Cajuns in scoring for the fourth straight game, totaling a game-high 18 points. She shot 5-of-9 in the first half pouring in 12 points to lead the charge in building a halftime lead.
Manley joined Price in double figures with 10 points and was the team's leader in rebounds with eight.
Daniel accounted for six points, joining Price in providing Louisiana with 24 points off the bench.
Bianca Silva and Stephanie Mosely each grabbed six rebounds joining forces with Manley to help the Ragin' Cajuns keep the rebound battle even at 35-all through three quarters.
ULM found the decisive edge in second-chance points, outscoring UL 18-0 in the category.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana wraps up its season-long, five-game homestand on Saturday, January 10 facing off with Texas State in a 3:00 p.m. contest at the Cajundome.
The contest is the second half of a doubleheader with the Louisiana men's squad.
UL and Texas State will complete their season series on Saturday. The Ragin' Cajuns look for a split with the Bobcats who captured a 62-55 win in the SBC opener in San Marcos on December 17.
Live coverage is available on ESPN+ and The GOAT 103.3 FM and 1420 AM.
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsWBB), Facebook (/RaginCajunsWBB) or Instagram (@RaginCajunsWBB) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Women's Basketball.
Fans are also encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
Fans can support the women's basketball student-athletes, and invest in the program's future, through The Cajuns Edge Fund (click here) to contribute directly to the Louisiana Athletics and Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Foundation's revenue-sharing initiative or by joining the Assist Club (click here).
Louisiana (1-14, 0-5 SBC) led through the first three quarters and remained in front with five minutes remaining – until the full effects of a game-ending 16-2 run by ULM (7-7, 2-3 SBC) changed the direction of the contest.
The Ragin' Cajuns were maintaining distance early on in the fourth quarter as a pair of Amijah Price free throws and a Mikaylah Manley jumper provided a five-point edge each time, the latter making it 48-43 with 6:36 left to play.
The two sides swapped points on the next two possessions, a Kahlen Norris free throw giving UL a 49-45 edge at 5:40. A triple and jumper from Asjah Inniss came on the next two ULM possessions after Norris' free throw and lifted the Warhawks into a 50-49 lead by the 4:51 mark.
The Warhawks defense then went into lockdown mode not allowing a point for the next four-plus minutes, preventing the Ragin' Cajuns from regaining the lead.
It was only a two-possession game, 53-49, as the clock dipped under three minutes to play as the Warhawks were only able to add three free throws during the first two minutes after claiming the lead.
Two missed free throws from the Ragin' Cajuns at 2:45 kept the momentum on ULM's side and the string of unanswered points swelled to 14 consecutive following two J'mani Ingram free throws which made it 59-49 in the visitors' favor with 1:12 remaining.
Prior to the Warhawks' late surge, the Ragin' Cajuns appeared headed for their first SBC win of the season after a commanding first half in which the squad built a lead as large as 27-11 and the defense held the Warhawks to just 22 percent shooting (7-of-32).
In the third quarter the lead remained at least six points and returned to double figures on a personal four-point spurt by Imani Daniel which stretched the Ragin' Cajuns advantage to 38-28 just inside of five minutes left in the frame.
The Ragin' Cajuns would lose their grip on the lead as the squad's offensive production was limited to only two field goal makes in the fourth quarter.
Thursday's contest was the first of two matchups over a 10-day span between Louisiana and ULM. The Ragin' Cajuns visit Monroe on January 17 to complete the annual SBC season series.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Price led the Ragin' Cajuns in scoring for the fourth straight game, totaling a game-high 18 points. She shot 5-of-9 in the first half pouring in 12 points to lead the charge in building a halftime lead.
Manley joined Price in double figures with 10 points and was the team's leader in rebounds with eight.
Daniel accounted for six points, joining Price in providing Louisiana with 24 points off the bench.
Bianca Silva and Stephanie Mosely each grabbed six rebounds joining forces with Manley to help the Ragin' Cajuns keep the rebound battle even at 35-all through three quarters.
ULM found the decisive edge in second-chance points, outscoring UL 18-0 in the category.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana wraps up its season-long, five-game homestand on Saturday, January 10 facing off with Texas State in a 3:00 p.m. contest at the Cajundome.
The contest is the second half of a doubleheader with the Louisiana men's squad.
UL and Texas State will complete their season series on Saturday. The Ragin' Cajuns look for a split with the Bobcats who captured a 62-55 win in the SBC opener in San Marcos on December 17.
Live coverage is available on ESPN+ and The GOAT 103.3 FM and 1420 AM.
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsWBB), Facebook (/RaginCajunsWBB) or Instagram (@RaginCajunsWBB) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Women's Basketball.
Fans are also encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
Fans can support the women's basketball student-athletes, and invest in the program's future, through The Cajuns Edge Fund (click here) to contribute directly to the Louisiana Athletics and Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Foundation's revenue-sharing initiative or by joining the Assist Club (click here).
- www.RaginCajuns.com -
Team Stats
ULM
LA
FG%
.323
.316
3FG%
.250
.375
FT%
.654
.632
RB
50
38
TO
13
15
STL
8
6
Game Leaders
Pts
18
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
10
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
6
FGM
1
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Players Mentioned
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