STATESBORO, Ga. - Mike Hughes scored six of his 20 points in the final 2:17 of the game, and Georgia Southern hit three clutch free throws in the waning seconds to defeat Louisiana, 74-70, Monday night in Sun Belt Conference men's basketball action in Hanner Fieldhouse.
In a game that featured eight lead changes and two ties, the Ragin' Cajuns led for most of the second half until Hughes drilled a 3-pointer to put the Eagles ahead 68-66 with 2:02 remaining. Hughes made the play of the game after he lost the ball on his way up for what looked like an open layup.