University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Saturday, February 27
Mobile, Ala.
2 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
18-9, 11-7SBC
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South Alabama
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Slow Start Dooms Cajuns in 68-59 Loss at South Alabama
2/27/2016 10:22:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Cajuns shot just 33.3% in first quarter and 31.9% at South Alabama
MOBILE, Ala. -- Despite a game-high 26 points from senior Keke Veal and a double-double from sophomore Simone Fields, the Cajuns couldn't overcome a slow first half start, falling, 68-59 at South Alabama Saturday afternoon.
The loss dropped the Cajuns record to 18-9 and 11-7 in Sun Belt Conference play. The Cajuns were held to 31.9% shooting (22-of-69) from the floor and deposited just 2-of-12 shots from three-point range.
Louisiana's largest lead stood at three points at 3-0 and 5-2 in the early stages of the first quarter.
The Jaguars offense went on a 12-2 scoring surge over the next 3:16 to open a 14-7 lead. The Cajuns pulled to within four points by the end of the first quarter courtesy of a three-point play from Fields.
The game was evened at 16-16 following a pair of free throws from senior Brooklyn Arceneaux with 7:57 left in the second quarter.
South Alabama's Marquita Daniels came down the other end of the floor to hit a three and put the Jaguars back ahead, 19-16 two possessions later.
The rest of the second quarter saw six lead changes. South Alabama scored nine of the quarter's final 11 points to take a 33-27 advantage into halftime.
South Alabama continued to build on its lead for the duration of the third quarter, leaping ahead by as many as 15 points at the 1:31 mark (56-41). The Cajuns were outscored 23-16 in the third quarter and shot just 26.3% (5-of-19) from the floor. They made all six free throw attempts in the third.
In the fourth quarter, the Cajuns made a late run, outscoring the Jaguars, 16-5 through nearly 8 ½ minutes. Veal's three-pointer with 1:32 left in the game forced the Jaguars to take timeout.
Following the timeout, South Alabama closed the game with a mini 5-0 run, with three of those points coming from Daniels (all from the free throw line).
The Cajuns converted seven South Alabama fourth quarter turnovers into 12 points, sparking the late comeback attempt.
Veal added three assists to her stat line, moving her into sixth place on the Cajuns all-time list with 263.
Wilridge came up with nine points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals. Fields recorded her third double-double of the season with 14 points and 12 rebounds.
The Cajuns recorded 10 steals, but also committed 17 turnovers in the game. They outrebounded South Alabama, 41-36, including 17-4 in offensive boards.
Louisiana will return home for their final two regular season games at the Cajundome next week. They host Georgia State next Thursday, March 3 for a 5 p.m. tip-off.
The loss dropped the Cajuns record to 18-9 and 11-7 in Sun Belt Conference play. The Cajuns were held to 31.9% shooting (22-of-69) from the floor and deposited just 2-of-12 shots from three-point range.
Louisiana's largest lead stood at three points at 3-0 and 5-2 in the early stages of the first quarter.
The Jaguars offense went on a 12-2 scoring surge over the next 3:16 to open a 14-7 lead. The Cajuns pulled to within four points by the end of the first quarter courtesy of a three-point play from Fields.
The game was evened at 16-16 following a pair of free throws from senior Brooklyn Arceneaux with 7:57 left in the second quarter.
South Alabama's Marquita Daniels came down the other end of the floor to hit a three and put the Jaguars back ahead, 19-16 two possessions later.
The rest of the second quarter saw six lead changes. South Alabama scored nine of the quarter's final 11 points to take a 33-27 advantage into halftime.
South Alabama continued to build on its lead for the duration of the third quarter, leaping ahead by as many as 15 points at the 1:31 mark (56-41). The Cajuns were outscored 23-16 in the third quarter and shot just 26.3% (5-of-19) from the floor. They made all six free throw attempts in the third.
In the fourth quarter, the Cajuns made a late run, outscoring the Jaguars, 16-5 through nearly 8 ½ minutes. Veal's three-pointer with 1:32 left in the game forced the Jaguars to take timeout.
Following the timeout, South Alabama closed the game with a mini 5-0 run, with three of those points coming from Daniels (all from the free throw line).
The Cajuns converted seven South Alabama fourth quarter turnovers into 12 points, sparking the late comeback attempt.
Veal added three assists to her stat line, moving her into sixth place on the Cajuns all-time list with 263.
Wilridge came up with nine points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals. Fields recorded her third double-double of the season with 14 points and 12 rebounds.
The Cajuns recorded 10 steals, but also committed 17 turnovers in the game. They outrebounded South Alabama, 41-36, including 17-4 in offensive boards.
Louisiana will return home for their final two regular season games at the Cajundome next week. They host Georgia State next Thursday, March 3 for a 5 p.m. tip-off.
Team Stats
UL
USA
FG%
.319
.469
3FG%
.167
.545
FT%
.813
.727
RB
41
36
TO
17
19
STL
10
6
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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