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Women’s Basketball: Cajuns Get Red Hot In Second Half To Beat App StateLAFAYETTE – 14 three-pointers and 22 points from senior Troi Swain were more than enough for the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns women’s basketball team as they shot the Appalachian State Mountaineers out of the Cajundome for the 61-45 win. HOW IT HAPPENED (First Quarter): Senior Nekia Jones picked up right where she left off at Arkansas State, nailing a three-pointer to start the scoring off for the Cajuns. Things went back and forth through the first few minutes, but the Cajuns remained hot and in the first five minutes of the quarter they hit three shots from beyond the arc. HOW IT HAPPENED (Second Quarter): The quarter started what would be a back and forth affair through the entire period. Goodwin’s second three-pointer of the game followed by a quick 5-0 run from Seraphin-Williams tied things up at 21-21. Jones nailed a layup to put the Cajuns up by two and the score sat at 23-21 Cajuns as the clock ticked by seven minutes. HOW IT HAPPENED (Third Quarter): App State came out extended their lead to seven points as they carried their 7-0 run into the third quarter pushing it to an 11-0 run. A three-point basket from Swain ended that run and sophomore Jasmine Thomas pulled the Cajuns within two points, but App State responded and they hit back to extend their lead to eight points. HOW IT HAPPENED (Fourth Quarter): Swain came out and in the first possession of the quarter put the Cajuns up for good with yet another three-point basket and just like that the score sat at 44-43. Louisiana proceeded to set the building on fire, with their next three baskets being from beyond the arc as they took advantage of App State’s tired legs. NOTEWORTHY: The 14 three pointers are the most the Cajuns have made since draining 14 against Georgia Southern on Jan. 14, 2017; The 53 percent from three-point line (with at least 20 attempts) is the highest percentage from beyond the arc since the Cajuns shot 52 percent against Georgia Southern (1/14/17); Cajuns head coach Garry Brodhead is now one win away from 100 wins, as this was his 99th career win. UP NEXT FOR THE CAJUNS: Louisiana returns to the Cajundome court to take on the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers on Saturday, Jan. 6 with that tip scheduled for 4 p.m. The game will be streamed live on the Ragin’ Cajuns Digital Network with Dan McDonald handling play-by-play duties and on the radio Steve Peloquin of ESPN 1420 AM will handle the broadcast and play-by-play duties of the game. FOLLOWING THE RAGIN’ CAJUNS: Follow the Cajuns on twitter @RaginCajunsWBB for updates during the games, links to recaps and ways to follow the games. Athletic Network Footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas. Women’s Basketball Reunion Set For January 27th Dear Ragin’ Cajuns! On behalf of the Ragin’ Cajuns Athletic Department, Bryan Maggard-Director of Athletics, and Coach Gary Brodhead, we would like to invited you and your family to participate in of our 2018 Women’s Basketball Reunion. On Saturday, January 27th our team will be playing Troy and we would love to host you and your family for the game and present you and your teammates at half time. This invitation includes the support groups, such as former coaches, athletic trainers, managers, etc. – please help spread the word about this event and please RSVP whether or not you plan to attend. Schedule of Events: *Time TBD* Tour the new Student-Athlete Performance Center *Time TBD* Shoot around practice and meet the team. The Men’s Team will play prior to the women and your ticket will give you access to both games. 4:00 pm – Game vs. Troy *Half Time presentation on court. *Post-game reception at the Cajun Dome. Please RSVP by emailing mminton@louisiana.edu with the following information: (up to 4 tickets provided) Name: Years Played: Mailing Address: Ticket(s) Request: **Please share with former teammates as the information that the University of Louisiana at Lafayette contains is not always accurate or most up to date. We look forward to hosting you and your family! Geaux Cajuns!
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