LAFAYETTE — On a night when his team dominated and stud big man Shawn Long turned in an 18-point, 15-rebound gem, Louisiana-Lafayette coach Bob Marlin made it clear that if his team reaches the heights it’s capable of, it’ll be carried on the swift legs of his guards.
Though Long grabbed the headline in that game, the guards quietly did their part to ensure a win. The starting backcourt combined to score 37 points, grab 10 rebounds, and hand out six assists against two turnovers while playing a solid defensive game against Appalachian State’s backcourt in a 79-58 win Saturday.