University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Saturday, February 21
Lafayette
3:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
4-24,2-15Sun Belt
66
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92
Arkansas State
22-7,13-3Sun Belt
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Arkansas St.
15
29
30
18
92
Louisiana
7
18
28
13
66
Cajuns Battle Early, Fall to Arkansas State in Home Finale
2/21/2026 7:49:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Red Wolves use perimeter shooting to separate and maintain distance
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Women's Basketball team stayed in step with Arkansas State in the early minutes until the visiting Red Wolves heated up from three-point range in the second quarter and pulled away for a 92-66 victory on Saturday, February 21 at the Cajundome.
The Ragin' Cajuns (4-24, 2-15 SBC) disrupted the Red Wolves offensive flow much of the first quarter, ASU missing its first six shots and starting 2-for-11, and the two sides were deadlocked at 5-all seven minutes in.
ASU (22-7, 13-3 SBC) claimed the lead with a three-point make from Mia Tarver at 2:27. Louisiana answered back when Bianca Silva curled around the ASU defense for a jumper at 1:13 trimming the ASU lead to 8-7.
Arkansas State finished the final minute the first quarter on a 7-0 run to increase its advantage to 15-7 – two triples during the run a glimpse of what was to come. The Red Wolves would connect on eight 3-pointers in the second quarter, turning a single-digit margin into a commanding halftime lead.
The Ragin' Cajuns were working their way back within single digits when a Mikaylah Manley three-point play at 4:31 of the second made it 29-18, but the Red Wolves responded with an 11-0 run, jumpstarted by three straight triples, to stretch the margin to 40-18.
A personal five-point run by Amijah Price in the closing minute of the first half sliced the ASU lead to 44-25 and ignited a spark in the Ragin' Cajuns offense.
Louisiana continued to fight back coming out of the halftime break, scoring 28 points in the third quarter. Imani Daniel and Stephanie Mosley combined for 14 of those points in the period, the duo accounting for the first six points with Daniel's layup at 8:08 lowering the ASU lead to 46-31.
Tarver answered 3-point makes on each of ASU's next two possessions over the next 30 seconds moving the lead to 52-33 to halt the Cajuns' momentum.
UL shot 68.8 percent (11-for-16) in the third quarter but ASU had a similar efficient effort (10-of-17) and the visitors carried a 74-53 lead into the fourth quarter.
The Red Wolves led by as many as 31 points down the stretch, expanding the lead as the Ragin' Cajuns misfired on their first 10 attempts of the fourth quarter.
ASU completed the season series sweep and extended its series win streak to four games. Saturday's contest marked the 85th meeting all-time between the two programs.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Louisiana placed three players in double figures, led by Price's 19 points. She notched double figures for the third straight game and fourth time in the past five outings.
Daniel recorded a double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Mosley added 10 points and five boards.
The Cajuns defense produced 10 steals – the sixth straight game with at least nine swipes – led by four from Daniel and three from Silva.
UL finished the game shooting 41.0 percent (25-for-61) from the field and held a 44-24 advantage in points in the paint. The Cajuns forced 20 turnovers and turned them into 20 points, while also scoring 13 fast-break points.
The Red Wolves benefitted from a 19-0 advantage in three-pointers made and their bench contributed 54 points. ASU also held a 42-36 rebounding edge and scored 30 second-chance points.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana concludes regular season play on Friday, February 27 in Atlanta taking on Georgia State in a 4:00 p.m. (CST) contest at the GSU Convocation Center.
The Ragin' Cajuns are making their first trip to Atlanta since the 2019-20 season. It'll be the first matchup with the Panthers in the GSU Convocation Center.
The game will stream on ESPN+, with radio coverage available on KPEL 105.1 FM throughout Acadiana and worldwide on the Varsity Network.
Following the trip to Atlanta, the Ragin' Cajuns move on to Pensacola, Florida to begin play in the SBC Championship Tournament on Tuesday, March 3.
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 (4-24, 2-15 SBC) disrupted the Red Wolves offensive flow much of the first quarter, ASU missing its first six shots and starting 2-for-11, and the two sides were deadlocked at 5-all seven minutes in.
ASU (22-7, 13-3 SBC) claimed the lead with a three-point make from Mia Tarver at 2:27. Louisiana answered back when Bianca Silva curled around the ASU defense for a jumper at 1:13 trimming the ASU lead to 8-7.
Arkansas State finished the final minute the first quarter on a 7-0 run to increase its advantage to 15-7 – two triples during the run a glimpse of what was to come. The Red Wolves would connect on eight 3-pointers in the second quarter, turning a single-digit margin into a commanding halftime lead.
The Ragin' Cajuns were working their way back within single digits when a Mikaylah Manley three-point play at 4:31 of the second made it 29-18, but the Red Wolves responded with an 11-0 run, jumpstarted by three straight triples, to stretch the margin to 40-18.
A personal five-point run by Amijah Price in the closing minute of the first half sliced the ASU lead to 44-25 and ignited a spark in the Ragin' Cajuns offense.
Louisiana continued to fight back coming out of the halftime break, scoring 28 points in the third quarter. Imani Daniel and Stephanie Mosley combined for 14 of those points in the period, the duo accounting for the first six points with Daniel's layup at 8:08 lowering the ASU lead to 46-31.
Tarver answered 3-point makes on each of ASU's next two possessions over the next 30 seconds moving the lead to 52-33 to halt the Cajuns' momentum.
UL shot 68.8 percent (11-for-16) in the third quarter but ASU had a similar efficient effort (10-of-17) and the visitors carried a 74-53 lead into the fourth quarter.
The Red Wolves led by as many as 31 points down the stretch, expanding the lead as the Ragin' Cajuns misfired on their first 10 attempts of the fourth quarter.
ASU completed the season series sweep and extended its series win streak to four games. Saturday's contest marked the 85th meeting all-time between the two programs.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Louisiana placed three players in double figures, led by Price's 19 points. She notched double figures for the third straight game and fourth time in the past five outings.
Daniel recorded a double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Mosley added 10 points and five boards.
The Cajuns defense produced 10 steals – the sixth straight game with at least nine swipes – led by four from Daniel and three from Silva.
UL finished the game shooting 41.0 percent (25-for-61) from the field and held a 44-24 advantage in points in the paint. The Cajuns forced 20 turnovers and turned them into 20 points, while also scoring 13 fast-break points.
The Red Wolves benefitted from a 19-0 advantage in three-pointers made and their bench contributed 54 points. ASU also held a 42-36 rebounding edge and scored 30 second-chance points.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana concludes regular season play on Friday, February 27 in Atlanta taking on Georgia State in a 4:00 p.m. (CST) contest at the GSU Convocation Center.
The Ragin' Cajuns are making their first trip to Atlanta since the 2019-20 season. It'll be the first matchup with the Panthers in the GSU Convocation Center.
The game will stream on ESPN+, with radio coverage available on KPEL 105.1 FM throughout Acadiana and worldwide on the Varsity Network.
Following the trip to Atlanta, the Ragin' Cajuns move on to Pensacola, Florida to begin play in the SBC Championship Tournament on Tuesday, March 3.
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
ASU
LA
FG%
.449
.410
3FG%
.396
.000
FT%
.846
.640
RB
42
36
TO
20
20
STL
10
10
Game Leaders
Pts
19
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
7
Pts
18
FGM
9
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
9
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Players Mentioned
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