LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns used a balanced team effort to defeat Xavier (La.) 74-55 on Thursday evening at the Cajundome.
Louisiana (3-2) was led by Gabby Alexander (15 points), Jaylyn Gordon (14), Simone Fields (12) and Troi Swain (10).
Xavier (La.) (6-6) took an early 6-4 lead on a layup by Maya Trench with 6:09 left in the first quarter.
The Cajuns responded with a 10-5 run that was capped off by a three-pointer from Gordon to give Louisiana a 16-9 lead with 1:11 left in the first quarter.