University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, March 13
New Orleans, La.
2 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
vs
Arkansas State
WBB Game 31 Preview: vs. Arkansas State
3/12/2015 7:28:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Cajuns look for first trip to championship game since 2007
NEW ORLEANS - Coming off a 66-52 win over Troy in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's basketball team will face No. 2-seeded Arkansas State in the semifinals of the 2015 Sun Belt Conference Women's Basketball Championships on Friday at Lakefront Arena.
Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. The game can be seen on ESPN3 and can be heard in the Lafayette area on ESPN 1420 AM. The game is the first of two for Louisiana as the Ragin' Cajuns men's team will face Texas State in the first quarterfinal matchup at 5 p.m.
Louisiana (19-11), the No. 6 seed in the tournament, pulled the day's lone upset as it dispatched the third-seeded Trojans for their first win in the postseason since the 2013 Sun Belt Conference Tournament. The 14-point win helped the Ragin' Cajuns advance to the semifinals for the third time overall, and first since the 2007 tournament that was held in Lafayette.
Looking for a chance for its first 20-win season since 2006-07, the Ragin' Cajuns will face an Arkansas State (22-9) team that rolled to a 67-52 win over Appalachian State on Wednesday. Louisiana and A-State, which will play for the second time in six days, split the season series with both teams winning on their home floor. The Red Wolves claimed an 87-65 win in the regular-season finale for both teams last Saturday in Jonesboro.
The winner of the game will advance to Saturday's championship game which is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Game 31 • Louisiana (19-11) vs. Arkansas State (21-9)
Friday, March 13 • 2 p.m. • New Orleans, La. • Lakefront Arena (8,933)
TV: ESPN3 • Talent: Drew Fellios (PxP), Steffi Sorensen (Color), Danielle Jenkins (Sideline)
Radio: ESPN 1420 AM • Talent: Jay Walker, PxP
Live Stats/Video: RaginCajuns.com/ • Twitter: @RaginCajunsWBB
Series History: A-State leads, 46-14 • Last Meeting: A-State 87, UL 65 (3/7/15)
THE COACHES
Louisiana
Head Coach: Garry Brodhead • Alma Mater: Louisiana, 1980
Record at UL: 43-48, 3rd season • Career Record: Same
Arkansas State
Head Coach: Brian Boyer • Alma Mater: Missouri Western, 1993
Record at A-State: 270-221, 15th season • Career Record: Same
LOUISIANA BY THE NUMBERS
3 - Number of 20-win seasons recorded by Louisiana in women's basketball (1983-84, 2004-05, 2006-07)
5 - Louisiana is ranked fifth in the nation in turnover margin, forcing 7.0 more per game than recording.
10 - Louisiana's 10 wins in Sun Belt Conference play are the most in a season since posting a 14-4 record in 2006-07.
11 - Louisiana's 11 wins at home in 2014-15 are the third-most in school history.
19 - Junior guard Kia Wilridge is ranked 19th in the steals in the latest NCAA rankings, averaging 2.97 per game.
30 - Louisiana is ranked 30th nationally in steals per game, averaging 10.6 per contest.
43 - Head coach Garry Brodhead's 43 wins at UL are the third-most in school history.
120 - Today's game will mark the 120th career appearance for Robbie Brown, moving her into sole possession of second-place on the school's all-time list.
Cajuns In The SBC Championships
• The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns will make their third semifinal appearance in the Sun Belt Conference Women's Basketball Championships on Friday when it faces second-seeded Arkansas State in the at New Orleans' Lakefront Arena.
• Louisiana is 6-22 all-time in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament after a 66-52 win over Troy on Wednesday.
• The Ragin' Cajuns have appeared in the championship game twice, falling to Middle Tennessee in both 2005 (Denton, Texas) and 2007 (Lafayette).
• Below is Louisiana's history in the Sun Belt Conference Championships:
Cajuns Vs. Opponents In SBC Tournament
Postgame Notes From Troy Game
• Simone Fields' double-double (15 points, 10 rebounds) was the first double-double recorded this season by a Ragin' Cajun.
• The 1-for-6 performance from the free throw line by Troy marked the lowest amount of made free throws against Louisiana since Maryland-Eastern Shore went 1-for-2 against the Cajuns on Nov. 14, 2006 in Austin, Texas.
• Louisiana moved to 1-1 against the Trojans in Sun Belt Conference Tournament history.
• Kia Wilridge's string of 34 consecutive games with a steal dating back to last season was snapped.
• Louisiana's 23-for-53 (43.4 percent) from the floor matched its performance from the floor against UALR on March 5 and was its best effort since going 25-for-56 (44.6 percent) against Sam Houston State on Dec. 6, 2014.
Series History
• Arkansas State leads the all-time series between the schools, 46-14, and have won 15 of the last 18 meetings dating back to the 2005-06 season.
• The schools will meet for the fourth time in Sun Belt Conference Tournament play with Louisiana claiming semifinal victories over the Red Wolves in 2005 and 2007.
Up Next
• A win by the Ragin' Cajuns would move them into the finals for the first time since 2007.
• A loss would end Louisiana's run in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament with a berth in the WNIT or WBI possible.
At Home In The Dome
• Louisiana completed its 2014-15 home schedule with an 11-5 mark, the third-most home wins in school history.
• The Ragin' Cajuns went a perfect 13-0 in the 2004-05 season and finished 12-1 in 2006-07.
10x3 For Cajuns In Sun Belt Play
• Louisiana's 10 wins in Sun Belt Conference play mark the third time since joining the league that the Ragin' Cajuns recorded double-digit wins in league play.
• The Ragin' Cajuns earned 14 victories in the 2006-07 season and 10 in 2004-05.
Cajuns Reach 100 Sun Belt Wins
• With a 64-41 victory over Texas State at the Cajundome on Feb. 19, Louisiana reached the 100-win mark in Sun Belt Conference victories.
• Since joining the league in the 1991-92 season, the Ragin' Cajuns have posted a 101-281 record.
• Louisiana's 10 wins in 2014-15 marks the third time the Ragin' Cajuns have reached double digits (10, 2004-05; 14, 2006-07).
Stifling Defense
• As a team, the Cajuns defense has caused many problems for opponents this season, limiting teams to 59.2 points per game for 65th in the nation.
• The Cajuns have forced opponents to 20-plus turnovers on 18 different occasions as teams are forcing 21.6 turnovers per game this season. In 27 of 29 games, a team has committed at least 15 turnovers with Louisiana Tech (14) and UT Arlington (10) being the only exceptions.
• Louisiana ranks fifth nationally in turnover margin with teams recording 7.0 more turnovers per game than the Cajuns
• Louisiana is 30th in the country in steals per game, averaging 10.6 on the season.
• Junior guard Kia Wilridge's tenacious defense this season has her ranked among the best in the country.
• Wilridge has totaled 83 steals on the season for an average of 3.0 per game for first in the Sun Belt Conference and 19th in the country.
Louisiana Among Sun Belt Schools
• Defense is what has stood out this season for the Cajuns, and their numbers have placed them near the top in the Sun Belt in several categories.
• Among Sun Belt schools, Louisiana ranks first in turnover margin (+7.0), second in steals (10.6) and opponent turnovers per game (21.6), and third in scoring defense (59.2).
• In league play, the Cajuns lead the conference in turnover margin (+7.5), and are second in both opponent turnovers per game (21.6) and steals per game (10.6). The Cajuns have held teams to 60.9 points per game to rank third behind UALR (47.8) and UT Arlington (55.2).
Guards in the Sun Belt Rankings
• Guards Jaylyn Gordon, Keke Veal and Kia Wilridge are making several appearances in the SBC top-10 individual rankings.
• Gordon comes in third in three-pointers per game (2.3), seventh in free-throw percentage (78.4%), seventh in minutes played (33.0), eighth in steals (1.9), 10th in scoring (13.7 ppg), and 14th in 3-point field goal percentage (.284).
• Veal ranks sixth with 2.2 steals per game but is fourth overall in SBC play with 2.5 per game. She is seventh in the SBC with 3.3 assists per game and eighth with a 1.0 assist-to-turnover ratio.
• Wilridge appears three times in the SBC rankings, coming in first in steals (3.0 spg), 13th in assists (2.4 apg) and 13th in scoring (12.3 ppg).
Cajuns Climbing the Record Books
• As the season progresses, several Cajuns are ranked in or nearing the top 10 in the career record books:
• With an appearance today, Robbie Brown will move into second place in school history in career games played with 120.
• With five steals at Arkansas State, Kia Wilridge increased her career total to 179 and moved within three of tying Shaunda Johnson-Bedel (182, 1986-91) for fourth-place on the school's all-time list.
• Wilridge is ranked ninth in school history with 222 assists.
• Keke Veal's 174 steals is currently the sixth-highest total in school history - five behind teammate Kia Wilridge.
• Jaylyn Gordon is the final Cajun that ranked in the career top 10 list as her 102 made 3-pointers are the ninth-best total in school history. She is eight shy of tying Charlotte Green (110, 1999-03) for eighth place on the school's all-time list.
Cajuns In The Season Record Books
• Jaylyn Gordon's 65 made 3-pointers in 2014-15 are the seventh-best single-season total in school history.
• Gordon's single-season 77.6 average from the free throw line is the fifth-highest total in school history.
• Kia Wilridge's 86 steals in 2014-15 are the eighth-best total in a single-season. Her five steals against Arkansas State moved her past Kim Perrot (85, 1986-87) and her next steal will tie her with Perrot (87, 1987-88) for seventh-place.
• Wilridge's 2.9 steals per game average is tied with Monique Melancon (1993-94) for 11th-place on the single-season list.
Brodhead Joins Elite Company
• With a 66-52 win over Troy on Wednesday, head coach Garry Brodhead would joined a pair of former Ragin' Cajuns coaches for the best record in his first three years.
• Currently with 43 victories, Brodhead is tied Ross Cook (43 wins, 1983-86) and J. Kelley Hall (43 wins, 2002-05) for the most wins in a three-year period in school history.
Working Overtime Under Brodhead
• Under Gary Brodhead, the Ragin' Cajuns have thrived in games that have gone past the traditional 40 minutes, including games that reach a sixth period.
• Under Brodhead, Louisiana has posted a 7-4 record in overtime games, including a 3-0 mark in games that have gone to double OT.
• The Ragin' Cajuns have gone 3-1 in overtime games this season - including double overtime wins at Texas State (1/31) and ULM (2/12).
• Before Brodhead's arrival, the Ragin' Cajuns were 0-4 all-time in games that reached double overtime.
Louisiana's Upset Bid Falls Short
• Louisiana held a 34-22 advantage over No. 20 Mississippi State with less than five minutes to play in the first half, but a 10-0 run by the Bulldogs to end the period carried momentum over to the other side as MSU pulled out a 66-51 victory Dec. 17 at the Cajundome.
• Keke Veal led the Cajuns with 17 points while Jaylyn Gordon added 13, shooting 7-of-7 from the charity stripe. Kia Wilridge finished with 10 points and a team-high seven boards and four steals.
• Louisiana held one of the nation's top offenses to 23 points below its season average as Mississippi State came into the contest averaging 89.2 points per game to rank fifth in the nation.
• The Cajuns also forced the Bulldogs into 24 turnovers, the fourth-straight game a Louisiana opponent has committed at least 20 turnovers.
• Cold shooting haunted the Cajuns a majority of the game, finishing with a season-low 27.7 percentage from the floor including an 18.8 percent clip in the second half.
Cajuns Match Best Start in Program History
• After their win over Southern-New Orleans, the Cajuns matched their best start in program history at 6-0.
• In 1983, the Cajuns started off the season 6-0 under first-year head coach Ross Cook, eventually recording the program's first 20-win season with a 22-6 record.
Cajuns Record Historic Win Over LaTech
• In 39 meetings, the Ragin' Cajuns had always come up short in knocking off Louisiana Tech, one of the nation's most decorated women's college basketball programs.
• However, the 40th meeting on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 was one exception.
• The Cajuns led from the beginning as they claimed a 58-55 victory over the Lady Techsters to snap their 39-game losing streak to Louisiana Tech.
• Kia Wilridge led all scorers with 18 points and a team-high five assists while Jaylyn Gordon added 15 points, shooting 3-of-6 from long range, and six boards to help Louisiana to a historic win.
• The Cajuns dominated the paint, outscoring the Lady Techsters 30-16 down low. Louisiana Tech earned nearly half of its points from the outside, shooting 8-of-25 from behind the arc.
Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. The game can be seen on ESPN3 and can be heard in the Lafayette area on ESPN 1420 AM. The game is the first of two for Louisiana as the Ragin' Cajuns men's team will face Texas State in the first quarterfinal matchup at 5 p.m.
Louisiana (19-11), the No. 6 seed in the tournament, pulled the day's lone upset as it dispatched the third-seeded Trojans for their first win in the postseason since the 2013 Sun Belt Conference Tournament. The 14-point win helped the Ragin' Cajuns advance to the semifinals for the third time overall, and first since the 2007 tournament that was held in Lafayette.
Looking for a chance for its first 20-win season since 2006-07, the Ragin' Cajuns will face an Arkansas State (22-9) team that rolled to a 67-52 win over Appalachian State on Wednesday. Louisiana and A-State, which will play for the second time in six days, split the season series with both teams winning on their home floor. The Red Wolves claimed an 87-65 win in the regular-season finale for both teams last Saturday in Jonesboro.
The winner of the game will advance to Saturday's championship game which is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Game 31 • Louisiana (19-11) vs. Arkansas State (21-9)
Friday, March 13 • 2 p.m. • New Orleans, La. • Lakefront Arena (8,933)
TV: ESPN3 • Talent: Drew Fellios (PxP), Steffi Sorensen (Color), Danielle Jenkins (Sideline)
Radio: ESPN 1420 AM • Talent: Jay Walker, PxP
Live Stats/Video: RaginCajuns.com/ • Twitter: @RaginCajunsWBB
Series History: A-State leads, 46-14 • Last Meeting: A-State 87, UL 65 (3/7/15)
THE COACHES
Louisiana
Head Coach: Garry Brodhead • Alma Mater: Louisiana, 1980
Record at UL: 43-48, 3rd season • Career Record: Same
Arkansas State
Head Coach: Brian Boyer • Alma Mater: Missouri Western, 1993
Record at A-State: 270-221, 15th season • Career Record: Same
LOUISIANA BY THE NUMBERS
3 - Number of 20-win seasons recorded by Louisiana in women's basketball (1983-84, 2004-05, 2006-07)
5 - Louisiana is ranked fifth in the nation in turnover margin, forcing 7.0 more per game than recording.
10 - Louisiana's 10 wins in Sun Belt Conference play are the most in a season since posting a 14-4 record in 2006-07.
11 - Louisiana's 11 wins at home in 2014-15 are the third-most in school history.
19 - Junior guard Kia Wilridge is ranked 19th in the steals in the latest NCAA rankings, averaging 2.97 per game.
30 - Louisiana is ranked 30th nationally in steals per game, averaging 10.6 per contest.
43 - Head coach Garry Brodhead's 43 wins at UL are the third-most in school history.
120 - Today's game will mark the 120th career appearance for Robbie Brown, moving her into sole possession of second-place on the school's all-time list.
Cajuns In The SBC Championships
• The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns will make their third semifinal appearance in the Sun Belt Conference Women's Basketball Championships on Friday when it faces second-seeded Arkansas State in the at New Orleans' Lakefront Arena.
• Louisiana is 6-22 all-time in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament after a 66-52 win over Troy on Wednesday.
• The Ragin' Cajuns have appeared in the championship game twice, falling to Middle Tennessee in both 2005 (Denton, Texas) and 2007 (Lafayette).
• Below is Louisiana's history in the Sun Belt Conference Championships:
| Year | Opponent | Location | Round | Result |
| 1993 | Western Kentucky | Ruston | First | L, 96-37 |
| 1994 | Arkansas State | Bowling Green | First | L, 78-35 |
| 1995 | Western Kentucky | Ruston | First | L, 88-41 |
| 1996 | Louisiana Tech | Jonesboro | First | L, 89-37 |
| 1997 | Western Kentucky | Bowling Green | First | L, 103-36 |
| 1998 | New Orleans | Ruston | First | L, 66-63 |
| 1999 | FIU | Jonesboro | First | L, 73-42 |
| 2000 | Western Kentucky | Bowling Green | Quarters | L, 80-70 |
| 2001 | Middle Tennessee | Mobile | First | L, 78-59 |
| 2002 | Middle Tennessee | New Orleans | First | L, 90-59 |
| 2003 | FIU | Bowling Green | First | L, 77-41 |
| 2004 | Western Kentucky | Bowling Green | Quarters | L, 85-68 |
| 2005 | FIU | Denton | Quarters | W, 61-60 |
| Arkansas State | Denton | Semi | W, 61-49 | |
| Middle Tennessee | Denton | Championship | L, 67-52 | |
| 2006 | Middle Tennessee | Murfreesboro | Quarters | L, 84-58 |
| 2007 | FIU | Lafayette | Quarters | W, 67-49 |
| Arkansas State | Lafayette | Semi | W, 62-59 | |
| Middle Tennessee | Lafayette | Championship | L, 77-67 | |
| 2008 | South Alabama | Mobile | First | L, 49-40 |
| 2009 | Troy | Troy | First | L, 68-65 |
| 2010 | South Alabama | Hot Springs, Ark. | First | L, 82-76 |
| 2011 | South Alabama | Hot Springs, Ark. | First | L, 58-53 |
| 2012 | FIU | Hot Springs, Ark. | First | L, 74-53 |
| 2013 | North Texas | Hot Springs, Ark. | First | W, 80-74 (2 ot) |
| Western Kentucky | Hot Springs, Ark. | Quarters | L, 61-57 | |
| 2014 | Western Kentucky | New Orleans | Quarters | L, 67-61 |
| 2015 | Troy | New Orleans | Quarters | W, 66-52 |
Cajuns Vs. Opponents In SBC Tournament
| vs. Arkansas State | 2-1 |
| vs. FIU | 2-3 |
| vs. Louisiana Tech | 0-1 |
| vs. Middle Tennessee | 0-5 |
| vs. New Orleans | 0-1 |
| vs. North Texas | 1-0 |
| vs. South Alabama | 0-2 |
| vs. Troy | 1-1 |
| vs. Western Kentucky | 0-7 |
Postgame Notes From Troy Game
• Simone Fields' double-double (15 points, 10 rebounds) was the first double-double recorded this season by a Ragin' Cajun.
• The 1-for-6 performance from the free throw line by Troy marked the lowest amount of made free throws against Louisiana since Maryland-Eastern Shore went 1-for-2 against the Cajuns on Nov. 14, 2006 in Austin, Texas.
• Louisiana moved to 1-1 against the Trojans in Sun Belt Conference Tournament history.
• Kia Wilridge's string of 34 consecutive games with a steal dating back to last season was snapped.
• Louisiana's 23-for-53 (43.4 percent) from the floor matched its performance from the floor against UALR on March 5 and was its best effort since going 25-for-56 (44.6 percent) against Sam Houston State on Dec. 6, 2014.
Series History
• Arkansas State leads the all-time series between the schools, 46-14, and have won 15 of the last 18 meetings dating back to the 2005-06 season.
• The schools will meet for the fourth time in Sun Belt Conference Tournament play with Louisiana claiming semifinal victories over the Red Wolves in 2005 and 2007.
Up Next
• A win by the Ragin' Cajuns would move them into the finals for the first time since 2007.
• A loss would end Louisiana's run in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament with a berth in the WNIT or WBI possible.
At Home In The Dome
• Louisiana completed its 2014-15 home schedule with an 11-5 mark, the third-most home wins in school history.
• The Ragin' Cajuns went a perfect 13-0 in the 2004-05 season and finished 12-1 in 2006-07.
10x3 For Cajuns In Sun Belt Play
• Louisiana's 10 wins in Sun Belt Conference play mark the third time since joining the league that the Ragin' Cajuns recorded double-digit wins in league play.
• The Ragin' Cajuns earned 14 victories in the 2006-07 season and 10 in 2004-05.
Cajuns Reach 100 Sun Belt Wins
• With a 64-41 victory over Texas State at the Cajundome on Feb. 19, Louisiana reached the 100-win mark in Sun Belt Conference victories.
• Since joining the league in the 1991-92 season, the Ragin' Cajuns have posted a 101-281 record.
• Louisiana's 10 wins in 2014-15 marks the third time the Ragin' Cajuns have reached double digits (10, 2004-05; 14, 2006-07).
Stifling Defense
• As a team, the Cajuns defense has caused many problems for opponents this season, limiting teams to 59.2 points per game for 65th in the nation.
• The Cajuns have forced opponents to 20-plus turnovers on 18 different occasions as teams are forcing 21.6 turnovers per game this season. In 27 of 29 games, a team has committed at least 15 turnovers with Louisiana Tech (14) and UT Arlington (10) being the only exceptions.
• Louisiana ranks fifth nationally in turnover margin with teams recording 7.0 more turnovers per game than the Cajuns
• Louisiana is 30th in the country in steals per game, averaging 10.6 on the season.
• Junior guard Kia Wilridge's tenacious defense this season has her ranked among the best in the country.
• Wilridge has totaled 83 steals on the season for an average of 3.0 per game for first in the Sun Belt Conference and 19th in the country.
Louisiana Among Sun Belt Schools
• Defense is what has stood out this season for the Cajuns, and their numbers have placed them near the top in the Sun Belt in several categories.
• Among Sun Belt schools, Louisiana ranks first in turnover margin (+7.0), second in steals (10.6) and opponent turnovers per game (21.6), and third in scoring defense (59.2).
• In league play, the Cajuns lead the conference in turnover margin (+7.5), and are second in both opponent turnovers per game (21.6) and steals per game (10.6). The Cajuns have held teams to 60.9 points per game to rank third behind UALR (47.8) and UT Arlington (55.2).
Guards in the Sun Belt Rankings
• Guards Jaylyn Gordon, Keke Veal and Kia Wilridge are making several appearances in the SBC top-10 individual rankings.
• Gordon comes in third in three-pointers per game (2.3), seventh in free-throw percentage (78.4%), seventh in minutes played (33.0), eighth in steals (1.9), 10th in scoring (13.7 ppg), and 14th in 3-point field goal percentage (.284).
• Veal ranks sixth with 2.2 steals per game but is fourth overall in SBC play with 2.5 per game. She is seventh in the SBC with 3.3 assists per game and eighth with a 1.0 assist-to-turnover ratio.
• Wilridge appears three times in the SBC rankings, coming in first in steals (3.0 spg), 13th in assists (2.4 apg) and 13th in scoring (12.3 ppg).
Cajuns Climbing the Record Books
• As the season progresses, several Cajuns are ranked in or nearing the top 10 in the career record books:
• With an appearance today, Robbie Brown will move into second place in school history in career games played with 120.
• With five steals at Arkansas State, Kia Wilridge increased her career total to 179 and moved within three of tying Shaunda Johnson-Bedel (182, 1986-91) for fourth-place on the school's all-time list.
• Wilridge is ranked ninth in school history with 222 assists.
• Keke Veal's 174 steals is currently the sixth-highest total in school history - five behind teammate Kia Wilridge.
• Jaylyn Gordon is the final Cajun that ranked in the career top 10 list as her 102 made 3-pointers are the ninth-best total in school history. She is eight shy of tying Charlotte Green (110, 1999-03) for eighth place on the school's all-time list.
Cajuns In The Season Record Books
• Jaylyn Gordon's 65 made 3-pointers in 2014-15 are the seventh-best single-season total in school history.
• Gordon's single-season 77.6 average from the free throw line is the fifth-highest total in school history.
• Kia Wilridge's 86 steals in 2014-15 are the eighth-best total in a single-season. Her five steals against Arkansas State moved her past Kim Perrot (85, 1986-87) and her next steal will tie her with Perrot (87, 1987-88) for seventh-place.
• Wilridge's 2.9 steals per game average is tied with Monique Melancon (1993-94) for 11th-place on the single-season list.
Brodhead Joins Elite Company
• With a 66-52 win over Troy on Wednesday, head coach Garry Brodhead would joined a pair of former Ragin' Cajuns coaches for the best record in his first three years.
• Currently with 43 victories, Brodhead is tied Ross Cook (43 wins, 1983-86) and J. Kelley Hall (43 wins, 2002-05) for the most wins in a three-year period in school history.
Working Overtime Under Brodhead
• Under Gary Brodhead, the Ragin' Cajuns have thrived in games that have gone past the traditional 40 minutes, including games that reach a sixth period.
• Under Brodhead, Louisiana has posted a 7-4 record in overtime games, including a 3-0 mark in games that have gone to double OT.
• The Ragin' Cajuns have gone 3-1 in overtime games this season - including double overtime wins at Texas State (1/31) and ULM (2/12).
• Before Brodhead's arrival, the Ragin' Cajuns were 0-4 all-time in games that reached double overtime.
Louisiana's Upset Bid Falls Short
• Louisiana held a 34-22 advantage over No. 20 Mississippi State with less than five minutes to play in the first half, but a 10-0 run by the Bulldogs to end the period carried momentum over to the other side as MSU pulled out a 66-51 victory Dec. 17 at the Cajundome.
• Keke Veal led the Cajuns with 17 points while Jaylyn Gordon added 13, shooting 7-of-7 from the charity stripe. Kia Wilridge finished with 10 points and a team-high seven boards and four steals.
• Louisiana held one of the nation's top offenses to 23 points below its season average as Mississippi State came into the contest averaging 89.2 points per game to rank fifth in the nation.
• The Cajuns also forced the Bulldogs into 24 turnovers, the fourth-straight game a Louisiana opponent has committed at least 20 turnovers.
• Cold shooting haunted the Cajuns a majority of the game, finishing with a season-low 27.7 percentage from the floor including an 18.8 percent clip in the second half.
Cajuns Match Best Start in Program History
• After their win over Southern-New Orleans, the Cajuns matched their best start in program history at 6-0.
• In 1983, the Cajuns started off the season 6-0 under first-year head coach Ross Cook, eventually recording the program's first 20-win season with a 22-6 record.
Cajuns Record Historic Win Over LaTech
• In 39 meetings, the Ragin' Cajuns had always come up short in knocking off Louisiana Tech, one of the nation's most decorated women's college basketball programs.
• However, the 40th meeting on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 was one exception.
• The Cajuns led from the beginning as they claimed a 58-55 victory over the Lady Techsters to snap their 39-game losing streak to Louisiana Tech.
• Kia Wilridge led all scorers with 18 points and a team-high five assists while Jaylyn Gordon added 15 points, shooting 3-of-6 from long range, and six boards to help Louisiana to a historic win.
• The Cajuns dominated the paint, outscoring the Lady Techsters 30-16 down low. Louisiana Tech earned nearly half of its points from the outside, shooting 8-of-25 from behind the arc.
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