Louisiana-Monroe tops Louisiana-Lafayette 83-77
MONROE, La. -- Michael Ertel had 22 points as Louisiana-Monroe defeated Louisiana-Lafayette 83-77 on Saturday.
Tyree White had 18 points for Louisiana-Monroe (9-18, 5-13 Sun Belt Conference), which broke its four-game home losing streak. Chris Efretuei added 15 points. Erie Olonade had 12 points.
Trajan Wesley had 16 points for the Ragin' Cajuns (11-17, 6-11). Jalen Johnson added 15 points and nine rebounds. Cedric Russell had 12 points and eight rebounds.
The Warhawks leveled the season series against the Ragin' Cajuns with the win. Louisiana-Lafayette defeated Louisiana-Monroe 81-60 on Jan. 25. Louisiana-Monroe faces Arkansas-Little Rock on the road on Thursday. Louisiana-Lafayette plays Arkansas State at home on Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brent Dugas
- Coy Gammon
- Chris Ford
2023-24 Sun Belt Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Appalachian State | 16-2 | - | 27-7 |
James Madison | 15-3 | 1 | 32-4 |
Troy | 13-5 | 3 | 20-12 |
Arkansas State | 11-7 | 5 | 20-17 |
Louisiana | 10-8 | 6 | 19-14 |
Southern Miss | 9-9 | 7 | 16-16 |
South Alabama | 8-10 | 8 | 16-16 |
Georgia State | 8-10 | 8 | 14-17 |
Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 8 | 9-24 |
Texas State | 7-11 | 9 | 17-18 |
Marshall | 7-11 | 9 | 13-20 |
UL Monroe | 6-12 | 10 | 11-19 |
Coastal Carolina | 5-13 | 11 | 9-22 |
Old Dominion | 3-15 | 13 | 7-25 |