MONROE, La. (Interstat) — De’Vion Lavergne scored 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds Saturday to guide Louisiana-Lafayette to a 76-62 men’s basketball victory over Louisiana-Monroe at Fant-Ewing Coliseum.

The Ragin’ Cajuns improved to 2-11 overall, while the Warhawks fell to 3-10 in the Sun Belt Conference matchup. Jaxon Olvera led all scorers with 17 points for Louisiana-Lafayette. Dorian Finister added 15 points and seven assists.

Louisiana-Monroe was led by Krystian Lewis with 16 points and Lavell Brodnex, who had 11 points and nine rebounds. The Warhawks struggled offensively, unable to close the gap in the second half.

Louisiana-Lafayette next hosts Norfolk State on Dec. 28. Louisiana-Monroe travels to face Kansas State the same day.