Louisiana-Lafayette 82, at Akron 71

AKRON, Ohio (Interstat) — In a season defined by struggles, the Louisiana-Lafayette women’s basketball team found a rare formula for success Saturday: a dominant start and relentless defensive pressure. The Ragin’ Cajuns built a substantial first-quarter lead and never relinquished it, defeating the Akron Zips 82-71 at James A. Rhodes Arena. The victory, just the third of the season for Louisiana-Lafayette against 21 losses, was fueled by a 27-point opening period and a defensive effort that forced 25 Akron turnovers. The Ragin’ Cajuns converted those miscues into 27 points, a decisive margin in the contest. Akron fell to 5-18. The… Read more...