Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Men’s Basketball Team Secure Overtime Victory in Sun Belt Conference Tournament
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns’ men’s basketball team came out on top with a hard-fought 73-69 victory over the UL Monroe Warhawks in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament on Tuesday night in Pensacola. This win ensured that the Cajuns’ season would continue for at least one more night.
The game started off slow, with both teams struggling to find their rhythm offensively. However, as the game progressed, the lead went back and forth, with neither team holding a significant advantage. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil and Michael Thomas led the Cajuns in scoring, both setting career highs and combined for 49 points, accounting for more than half of the team’s scoring.
In the second half, the Cajuns managed to maintain their lead until the Warhawks took control with a three-pointer, only to see the Cajuns respond with a game-tying score. Eventually, the game went into overtime, where El Moutaouakkil hit a crucial bucket to give the Cajuns the lead. Despite a late push from the Warhawks, the Cajuns held on for the victory.
Louisiana will now advance to face Old Dominion in the next round of the tournament. The Cajuns’ ability to persevere in a tightly contested game highlights their resilience and determination, setting the stage for an exciting matchup in the upcoming game.
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