University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Thursday, November 5
Bryan-College Station, Texas
8:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
1-1,0-0Sun Belt
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at
62
Texas A&M
2-0,0-0SEC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 10 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 51 |
| Texas A&M | 13 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 62 |
11/5/2026 10:41:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Louisiana briefly takes second-half lead, forces 21 turnovers in College Station
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Aminata Sowe posted a double-double and the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Women's Basketball team erased a nine-point halftime deficit to briefly lead in the third quarter before Texas A&M recovered to capture a 62-51 decision on Thursday, November 5 at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas.
The Ragin' Cajuns (1-1) opened the second half with a 12-2 surge, moving ahead 34-33 on Malaya Jones' 3-pointer with 6:06 remaining in the third quarter. The Aggies (2-0) answered with a 16-4 run to close the period and maintained control through the fourth.
Louisiana forced 21 turnovers and collected 20 offensive rebounds, producing a 16-11 advantage in second-chance points. However, the Ragin' Cajuns shot only 26.3 percent from the field (20-of-76), including 5-of-26 from 3-point range. Texas A&M shot 36.7 percent (22-of-60) and held a 52-47 rebounding edge.
Sowe led Louisiana with 13 points and a game-high 15 rebounds, including eight on the offensive glass, while shooting 6-of-12.
Jones, Jazmyne Jackson and Bailey Timmons added eight points apiece. Jones distributed five assists, and Imani Daniel contributed six points, six rebounds and five steals.
Emerald Parker paced the Aggies with a career-high 20 points, while Kailyn Gilbert totaled 19 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists.
Thursday's matchup marked the first meeting between the two programs since a 2017 Preseason WNIT contest held at Reed Arena. It also marked the first of three straight games in succession in the state of Texas for the Ragin' Cajuns who also visit East Texas A&M (Nov. 11) and UTSA (Nov. 16).
HOW IT HAPPENED
UL led 4-2 early before Texas A&M scored 11 consecutive points. The Ragin' Cajuns responded with two 3-pointers, one each from Jones and Jackson over the final three minutes of the period, to trim the deficit to 13-10 after one quarter.
Mikaylah Manley's jumper brought Louisiana within 18-16 in the second quarter, but the Aggies gradually stretched their advantage to 31-22 at halftime.
Jackson opened the third quarter with a 3-pointer, and Timmons converted a three-point play during the rally that set up Jones' go-ahead basket. Chaney Spencer answered with a 3-pointer to restore Texas A&M's lead.
Arionna Patterson's layup at 3:12 kept Louisiana within 41-38 before the Aggies scored the quarter's final eight points. Texas A&M extended its lead to 14 in the fourth.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
The Ragin' Cajuns make the first of two consecutive return trips to the state of Texas on Wednesday, November 11 when the squad faces off with East Texas A&M at The Field House in Commerce, Texas.
The rematch of last season's Education Game at the Cajundome tips off at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN+. One year after meeting for the first time ever, the Ragin' Cajuns and Lions convene in Commerce for the first time.
Louisiana will conclude the string of three straight games in Texas on Monday, November 16 taking on UTSA in San Antonio.
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).
The Ragin' Cajuns (1-1) opened the second half with a 12-2 surge, moving ahead 34-33 on Malaya Jones' 3-pointer with 6:06 remaining in the third quarter. The Aggies (2-0) answered with a 16-4 run to close the period and maintained control through the fourth.
Louisiana forced 21 turnovers and collected 20 offensive rebounds, producing a 16-11 advantage in second-chance points. However, the Ragin' Cajuns shot only 26.3 percent from the field (20-of-76), including 5-of-26 from 3-point range. Texas A&M shot 36.7 percent (22-of-60) and held a 52-47 rebounding edge.
Sowe led Louisiana with 13 points and a game-high 15 rebounds, including eight on the offensive glass, while shooting 6-of-12.
Jones, Jazmyne Jackson and Bailey Timmons added eight points apiece. Jones distributed five assists, and Imani Daniel contributed six points, six rebounds and five steals.
Emerald Parker paced the Aggies with a career-high 20 points, while Kailyn Gilbert totaled 19 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists.
Thursday's matchup marked the first meeting between the two programs since a 2017 Preseason WNIT contest held at Reed Arena. It also marked the first of three straight games in succession in the state of Texas for the Ragin' Cajuns who also visit East Texas A&M (Nov. 11) and UTSA (Nov. 16).
HOW IT HAPPENED
UL led 4-2 early before Texas A&M scored 11 consecutive points. The Ragin' Cajuns responded with two 3-pointers, one each from Jones and Jackson over the final three minutes of the period, to trim the deficit to 13-10 after one quarter.
Mikaylah Manley's jumper brought Louisiana within 18-16 in the second quarter, but the Aggies gradually stretched their advantage to 31-22 at halftime.
Jackson opened the third quarter with a 3-pointer, and Timmons converted a three-point play during the rally that set up Jones' go-ahead basket. Chaney Spencer answered with a 3-pointer to restore Texas A&M's lead.
Arionna Patterson's layup at 3:12 kept Louisiana within 41-38 before the Aggies scored the quarter's final eight points. Texas A&M extended its lead to 14 in the fourth.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
The Ragin' Cajuns make the first of two consecutive return trips to the state of Texas on Wednesday, November 11 when the squad faces off with East Texas A&M at The Field House in Commerce, Texas.
The rematch of last season's Education Game at the Cajundome tips off at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN+. One year after meeting for the first time ever, the Ragin' Cajuns and Lions convene in Commerce for the first time.
Louisiana will conclude the string of three straight games in Texas on Monday, November 16 taking on UTSA in San Antonio.
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).
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Players Mentioned
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/ Women's BasketballTeam Stats
LA
AM
FG%
.263
.367
3FG%
.192
.158
FT%
.545
.789
RB
47
52
TO
15
21
STL
10
7
Game Leaders
Pts
13
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
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