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Louisiana Wins LendingTree Bowl, Caps Off Best Season in School History

Louisiana 27, Miami (Ohio) 17
MOBILE, Ala. – Levi Lewis threw two touchdown passes to Ja'Marcus Bradley, and Louisiana-Lafayette beat Miami of Ohio 27-17 in the LendingTree Bowl on Monday night.

Lewis was 19 for 26 for 246 yards as the Ragin' Cajuns (11-3) earned their first bowl win since 2014. Bradley finished with seven receptions for 88 yards.

Lewis found Bradley for a 9-yard score with 10:51 left in the third quarter. They connected for a 12-yard TD with 2:26 left in the third, lifting Louisiana-Lafayette to a 24-10 lead.

Elijah Mitchell also had a two-yard touchdown run for the Ragin' Cajuns, who earned their first bowl win outside their home state since 1944 (Oil Bowl).