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Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns Recap - Louisiana-Lafayette Wins 75-61
Jakeenan Gant scored 45 points and added 11 rebounds for a double-double, leading Louisiana-Lafayette over Arkansas-Little Rock, 75-61, on Saturday at Cajundome.
Bettors who backed Louisiana-Lafayette were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -8.5 at sportsbooks.
Cedric Russell had 11 points for Louisiana-Lafayette and Jeremy Hayes chipped in with 5 points. Cedric Russell had 4 assists for them, while Jakeenan Gant was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Arkansas-Little Rock got a 36-point performance from Rayjon Tucker, who was supported by 14 points from Markquis Nowell. Markquis Nowell had 3 assists in a losing cause for Arkansas-Little Rock, while Rayjon Tucker grabbed 9 rebounds.
Louisiana-Lafayette led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Louisiana-Lafayette won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 28-25.
Louisiana-Lafayette looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Georgia State. Arkansas-Little Rock will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Troy.