ARLINGTON, Texas — The offensive trio of sophomore Simone Fields (19) and seniors Keke Veal (17) and Kia Wilridge (11) combined for 47 of the team’s 59 points in a 59-42 victory at UT-Arlington on Thursday.
The win snapped a three-game losing skid for the Cajuns, who improved to 17-7 and 10-5 in Sun Belt Conference play.
After trailing, 14-11 to the Lady Mavericks after the first quarter, the Cajuns outscored UT-Arlington, 48-28 in the final 30 minutes.
Louisiana’s defense came up with 11 steals and forced 22 turnovers. The Cajuns were able to turn those 22 turnovers into 25 points.