A-State Drops 73-61 Decision At Louisiana

LAFAYETTE, La. (2/6/21) – Owning a four-point lead through three quarters, Arkansas State women's basketball could not overcome a late surge by Louisiana, dropping a 73-61 decision Saturday at the Cajundome.

The Red Wolves (9-7, 4-6 SBC) took a 49-45 lead into the final period, but the Ragin' Cajuns (9-5, 8-1) outscored A-State 28-12 in the final 10 minutes to take the 12-point win. Louisiana's Skyler Goodwin was the Cajuns' catalyst, scoring 21 of her game-high 24 points in the second half.

"We gave up 18 offensive rebounds – three in the first half, 15 in the second and 11 of those were in the fourth quarter," head coach Matt Daniel said. "We're making the initial play, but the next play is…