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El Moutaouakkil scores 21 to guide Louisiana to a 71-68 victory over Coastal Carolina

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El Moutaouakkil Shines in Ragin’ Cajuns Win Over Coastal Carolina

In a thrilling matchup on Thursday night in Conway, South Carolina, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns triumphed over the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers with a narrow score of 71-68. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil emerged as the standout player, racking up an impressive 21 points, complemented by seven rebounds and six steals, contributing significantly to the victory for Louisiana.

Other key contributors for the Ragin’ Cajuns included Michael Thomas, who managed to score 16 points while shooting an efficient 6 for 9 from the field and sinking all three of his free-throw attempts. Kentrell Garnett also played a crucial role, hitting four of his seven shots, including two from downtown, to add 12 points to the team’s total.

For the Chanticleers, Rasheed Jones was the top scorer, amassing 19 points in a strong offensive effort. Teammate Noah Amenhauser supported the cause with 13 points, while Jordan Battle rounded out the scoring with 10 points, but their efforts fell just short in the closely contested game.

Looking ahead, both teams are scheduled to return to action on Saturday. Louisiana will take on Georgia State, while Coastal Carolina will host UL Monroe in what promises to be an exciting day of college basketball.