University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Wednesday, November 11
Commerce, Texas
6:30 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
1-2,0-0Sun Belt
77
at
80
East Texas A&M
2-2,0-0Southland
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 16 | 18 | 28 | 15 | 77 |
| East Texas A&M | 24 | 14 | 23 | 19 | 80 |
11/11/2026 9:52:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Ragin’ Cajuns erase 13-point deficit before Lions prevail in back-and-forth finish
COMMERCE, Texas – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Women's Basketball team erased a 13-point deficit and carried a six-point lead into the final six minutes on Wednesday, November 11, but East Texas A&M delivered the deciding basket in the closing seconds to hand the Ragin' Cajuns an 80-77 loss at The Field House.
Imani Daniel scored a season-high 22 points and Jazmyne Jackson added 21 for her highest output as a Ragin' Cajun to lead Louisiana (1-2), which fought through an early barrage of 3-pointers before falling short in a finish featuring four ties in the final four minutes of the fourth quarter.
The Ragin' Cajuns outrebounded the Lions 43-32, collecting 18 offensive boards, and shot 48.1% after halftime. East Texas A&M (2-2) countered with 11 3-pointers and an 18-8 advantage in points off turnovers.
Daniel went 8-of-10 from the floor, including two 3-pointers, and added seven rebounds and three steals. Jackson went 7-for-7 at the foul line, while Amijah Price supplied 15 points and 11 rebounds off the bench. Aminata Sowe contributed eight rebounds and three blocks.
Terrayah McCoy led ETAMU with 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting (2-of-3 from three-point range). Rezia Castillo finished with 13 points and 11 assists.
The gritty contest included a final tally of 12 ties and six lead changes. In nearly exacting revenge for last season's 72-47 defeat in the Education Game at the Cajundome, UL led for over six minutes in the final stanza.
Wednesday's contest marked the second of three consecutive games in the state of Texas for Louisiana which began the string of trips to the Lone Star State last Thursday in College Station.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Lions hit six 3-pointers in the opening quarter and built a 24-11 lead before Louisiana scored the final five points of the period. The Cajuns continued chipping away in the second quarter, narrowing the margin to 38-34 at halftime.
UL turned the game with a 17-6 surge to open the third quarter. Daniel scored on a steal and layup, Sowe sank two free throws and Jackson capped the push with a basket for a 51-44 lead.
ETAMU answered with 10 consecutive points, but Louisiana recovered to take a 62-61 advantage into the fourth.
Daniel and Malaya Jones connected from beyond the arc early in the final period, creating a 68-63 advantage, then Jackson's transition layup made it 72-66 with 5:35 remaining. Three second-chance baskets pulled the Lions even before Jailynn Brill's three-point play put East Texas A&M ahead 75-74.
Daniel tied it with a free throw at 1:22, and Jones answered a Castillo basket with a jumper for a 77-all score with 48 seconds left.
After a Louisiana turnover during an opportunity to take the lead, Castillo scored the go-ahead layup with two seconds remaining. Price missed inside, and Jadyn Fife added a free throw before Jackson's final 3-point attempt missed.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana rounds out its string of three consecutive road games in the state of Texas on Monday, November 16 when the Ragin' Cajuns take on UTSA in San Antoino. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. from the Convocation Center.
It'll be the first UL-UTSA matchup since a Ragin' Cajuns visit to San Antonio back in December 1997.
Louisiana then returns to the Cajundome on Thursday, November 19 to face yet another foe from Texas, hosting Tarleton State in a 6:00 p.m. contest.
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).
Imani Daniel scored a season-high 22 points and Jazmyne Jackson added 21 for her highest output as a Ragin' Cajun to lead Louisiana (1-2), which fought through an early barrage of 3-pointers before falling short in a finish featuring four ties in the final four minutes of the fourth quarter.
The Ragin' Cajuns outrebounded the Lions 43-32, collecting 18 offensive boards, and shot 48.1% after halftime. East Texas A&M (2-2) countered with 11 3-pointers and an 18-8 advantage in points off turnovers.
Daniel went 8-of-10 from the floor, including two 3-pointers, and added seven rebounds and three steals. Jackson went 7-for-7 at the foul line, while Amijah Price supplied 15 points and 11 rebounds off the bench. Aminata Sowe contributed eight rebounds and three blocks.
Terrayah McCoy led ETAMU with 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting (2-of-3 from three-point range). Rezia Castillo finished with 13 points and 11 assists.
The gritty contest included a final tally of 12 ties and six lead changes. In nearly exacting revenge for last season's 72-47 defeat in the Education Game at the Cajundome, UL led for over six minutes in the final stanza.
Wednesday's contest marked the second of three consecutive games in the state of Texas for Louisiana which began the string of trips to the Lone Star State last Thursday in College Station.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Lions hit six 3-pointers in the opening quarter and built a 24-11 lead before Louisiana scored the final five points of the period. The Cajuns continued chipping away in the second quarter, narrowing the margin to 38-34 at halftime.
UL turned the game with a 17-6 surge to open the third quarter. Daniel scored on a steal and layup, Sowe sank two free throws and Jackson capped the push with a basket for a 51-44 lead.
ETAMU answered with 10 consecutive points, but Louisiana recovered to take a 62-61 advantage into the fourth.
Daniel and Malaya Jones connected from beyond the arc early in the final period, creating a 68-63 advantage, then Jackson's transition layup made it 72-66 with 5:35 remaining. Three second-chance baskets pulled the Lions even before Jailynn Brill's three-point play put East Texas A&M ahead 75-74.
Daniel tied it with a free throw at 1:22, and Jones answered a Castillo basket with a jumper for a 77-all score with 48 seconds left.
After a Louisiana turnover during an opportunity to take the lead, Castillo scored the go-ahead layup with two seconds remaining. Price missed inside, and Jadyn Fife added a free throw before Jackson's final 3-point attempt missed.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana rounds out its string of three consecutive road games in the state of Texas on Monday, November 16 when the Ragin' Cajuns take on UTSA in San Antoino. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. from the Convocation Center.
It'll be the first UL-UTSA matchup since a Ragin' Cajuns visit to San Antonio back in December 1997.
Louisiana then returns to the Cajundome on Thursday, November 19 to face yet another foe from Texas, hosting Tarleton State in a 6:00 p.m. contest.
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 -
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Basketball
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/ Women's Basketball
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/ Women's Basketball
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/ Women's Basketball
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/ Women's BasketballTeam Stats
LA
ETAMU
FG%
.410
.448
3FG%
.313
.407
FT%
.710
.643
RB
43
32
TO
18
15
STL
9
10
Game Leaders
Pts
22
FGM
8
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
21
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
7
Pts
15
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
1
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