| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| APP | 17 | 28 | 45 |
| UL | 46 | 32 | 78 |
Louisiana 3-0 in Sun Belt, beats Appalachian State 78-45
LAFAYETTE, La. -- Frank Bartley IV scored 16 points, Bryce Washington added 15 points and 10 rebounds and Louisiana remained undefeated to open Sun Belt Conference play with a 78-45 rout of Appalachian State on Thursday night.
Louisiana has won three straight since losing 89-60 at Clemson on Dec. 22, snapping a seven-game win streak.
The Ragin' Cajuns (13-3, 3-0) took the lead for good with 13:45 to play in the first half and built a 46-17 halftime advantage. Appalachian State (7-9, 2-1) missed 7 of its 8 field goals in the final nine minutes before the break.
Bartley made five 3s and Washington was 5-of-9 shooting from the field. Malik Marquetti chipped in 10 points for Louisiana.
Justin Forrest scored 12 points and Tyrell Johnson added 10 for the Mountaineers, who were just 3-of-20 shooting from long range.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Matt Potter
- Tony Henderson
- Nomi Kidwai
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 1-0 | - | 10-3 |
| South Alabama | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Texas State | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Troy | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Southern Miss | 1-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Old Dominion | 1-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Louisiana | 1-0 | - | 3-10 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Marshall | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| App State | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| James Madison | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Georgia State | 0-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| UL Monroe | 0-1 | 1 | 4-10 |
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