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Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns Recap - Louisiana-Lafayette Wins 83-77
Louisiana-Lafayette grabbed a 83-77 win over Arkansas State on Thursday, behind a 20-point effort from Kobe Julien at Cajundome.
Louisiana-Lafayette was a -5.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Louisiana-Lafayette got 16 points from Theo Akwuba and another 13 points from Dou Gueye. Brayan Au contributed 5 assists, while Theo Akwuba cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds.
Arkansas State got a 29-point performance from Norchad Omier, who was supported by 11 points from Markise Davis. Caleb Fields had 7 assists in a losing cause for Arkansas State, while Norchad Omier grabbed 17 rebounds.
Louisiana-Lafayette was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Arkansas State had a 39-38 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Louisiana-Lafayette heads into a battle against Arkansas-Little Rock. Arkansas State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Louisiana-Monroe.