As the Louisiana Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns stomped into the Holmes Convocation Center Thursday night, they looked to extend their seven-game winning streak. The first half of the game told one story, but it was the second half that saw the conference matchup become compelling and heated. In the end, however, App State would fall to the Ragin’ Cajuns 87 to 76.
The Appalachian State Mountaineers jumped ahead following the tip-off with a 3-pointer from Ronshad Shabazz. Following the three, however, points weren’t easy to come by for the Mountaineers. Frank Eaves, who currently leads the team with 20 points per game, was cold starting from the field — going 0-4 on his first shots and only managing to sink one of two free throws with his first trip to the line.