| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL | 37 | 40 | 77 |
| LR | 39 | 33 | 72 |
Russell carries Louisiana-Lafayette past UALR 77-72
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Cedric Russell had a career-high 34 points as Louisiana-Lafayette edged past Arkansas-Little Rock 77-72 on Thursday night.
Russell shot 9 for 11 from the foul line.
P.J. Hardy had 15 points for Louisiana-Lafayette (18-12, 9-8 Sun Belt Conference). Marcus Stroman added eight assists.
Nikola Maric had 24 points and 10 rebounds for the Trojans (10-20, 5-12), whose losing streak reached five games. Rayjon Tucker added 19 points and eight rebounds. Kris Bankston had 13 points and eight rebounds.
The Ragin' Cajuns improve to 2-0 against the Trojans on the season. Louisiana-Lafayette defeated Arkansas-Little Rock 75-61 on Jan. 5. Louisiana-Lafayette finishes out the regular season against Arkansas State on the road on Saturday. Arkansas-Little Rock finishes out the regular season against Louisiana-Monroe at home on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mark Schnur
- Patrick Evans
- Owen Shortt
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 9-3 | - | 18-7 |
| South Alabama | 8-4 | 1 | 16-9 |
| Troy | 8-4 | 1 | 15-9 |
| App State | 8-4 | 1 | 15-9 |
| James Madison | 8-4 | 1 | 15-10 |
| Marshall | 8-4 | 1 | 15-10 |
| Old Dominion | 7-5 | 2 | 11-14 |
| Georgia Southern | 5-7 | 4 | 13-12 |
| Texas State | 5-7 | 4 | 12-13 |
| Georgia State | 5-7 | 4 | 10-15 |
| Southern Miss | 5-7 | 4 | 10-15 |
| Louisiana | 5-7 | 4 | 8-17 |
| UL Monroe | 2-10 | 7 | 6-19 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-11 | 8 | 8-17 |
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIU Edwardsville | 10-4 | - | 17-8 |
| Little Rock | 10-4 | - | 16-9 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 10-4 | - | 15-10 |
| Morehead State | 9-5 | 1 | 14-11 |
| Tennessee Tech | 8-6 | 2 | 13-12 |
| Tennessee State | 8-6 | 2 | 12-13 |
| Lindenwood | 6-8 | 4 | 11-14 |
| UT Martin | 6-8 | 4 | 10-15 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-10 | 6 | 9-15 |
| Eastern Illinois | 4-10 | 6 | 8-17 |
| Western Illinois | 2-12 | 8 | 8-17 |
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