Julien carries Louisiana-Lafayette over Troy 69-59
LAFAYETTE, La. -- — Kobe Julien had 17 points as Louisiana-Lafayette beat Troy 69-59 on Saturday night.
Trajan Wesley had 12 points for Louisiana-Lafayette (9-8, 4-3 Sun Belt Conference). Kentrell Garnett added 11 points. Dou Gueye had 10 points and seven rebounds. Theo Akwuba had 4 points, nine rebounds, and five blocks.
Efe Odigie had 14 points and nine rebounds for the Trojans (13-6, 4-2). Khalyl Waters added 11 points. Zay Williams had eight rebounds.
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2021-22 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas State | 12-3 | - | 21-8 |
| Appalachian State | 12-6 | 1.5 | 19-15 |
| Georgia State | 9-5 | 2.5 | 18-11 |
| Troy | 10-6 | 2.5 | 20-12 |
| South Alabama | 9-7 | 3.5 | 21-12 |
| Arkansas State | 8-7 | 4 | 18-11 |
| Coastal Carolina | 8-8 | 4.5 | 19-14 |
| Louisiana | 8-9 | 5 | 16-15 |
| UT Arlington | 7-10 | 6 | 11-18 |
| Georgia Southern | 5-11 | 7.5 | 13-16 |
| UL Monroe | 5-13 | 8.5 | 13-18 |
| Little Rock | 3-11 | 8.5 | 9-19 |