Julien scores 30 as Louisiana-Lafayette defeats Buffalo 68-60 in the Gulf Coast Showcase
ESTERO, Fla. -- — Kobe Julien's 30 points led Louisiana-Lafayette over Buffalo 68-60 on Tuesday in the Gulf Coast Showcase.
Julien added seven rebounds and four steals for the Ragin' Cajuns (3-2). Joe Charles added nine points while going 3 of 11 (1 for 3 from 3-point range), and he also had 10 rebounds and three steals. Michael Thomas shot 4 for 8, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with nine points.
The Bulls (1-4) were led in scoring by Sy Chatman, who finished with 13 points and three blocks. Shawn Fulcher added 13 points for Buffalo. In addition, Ryan Sabol had nine points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Shane Staggs
- Greg Evans
- Alexander Thompson
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 5-0 | - | 13-4 |
| Akron | 5-0 | - | 12-5 |
| Ohio | 4-1 | 1 | 10-7 |
| Toledo | 4-1 | 1 | 10-7 |
| Kent State | 2-3 | 3 | 11-6 |
| Ball State | 2-3 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Central Michigan | 2-3 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Eastern Michigan | 2-3 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Bowling Green | 2-3 | 3 | 7-10 |
| Buffalo | 1-4 | 4 | 6-11 |
| Western Michigan | 1-4 | 4 | 4-13 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-5 | 5 | 4-13 |
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 6-1 | - | 14-5 |
| Arkansas State | 5-2 | 1 | 14-5 |
| App State | 5-2 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Troy | 4-3 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 4-3 | 2 | 11-8 |
| Marshall | 4-3 | 2 | 11-9 |
| Old Dominion | 4-3 | 2 | 8-11 |
| Louisiana | 4-3 | 2 | 6-13 |
| James Madison | 3-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 3-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Southern Miss | 3-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Georgia State | 3-4 | 3 | 7-12 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-6 | 5 | 8-11 |
| UL Monroe | 0-7 | 6 | 4-16 |
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