MONROE, La. — In a closely contested matchup, Louisiana emerged victorious over UL Monroe with a score of 65-60 on Saturday, bolstered by a standout performance from Kentrell Garnett, who recorded 18 points.

Garnett demonstrated remarkable efficiency, hitting 6 of his 9 attempts from the field, including an impressive 5 for 8 from beyond the arc, while also converting 1 out of 3 free throws. This victory improved the Ragin’ Cajuns’ record to 6-13 overall and 4-3 in the Sun Belt Conference. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil contributed significantly as well, scoring 12 points and grabbing nine rebounds.

For UL Monroe, the team’s scoring efforts were spearheaded by Jalen Bolden, who netted 16 points and made four steals. Jacob Wilson also made a notable contribution, finishing with 15 points and grabbing seven boards, while Jerry Ngopot chipped in with 11 points and seven rebounds. Unfortunately for the Warhawks, this loss marks their ninth consecutive defeat this season, leaving them at 4-16 overall and still searching for their first conference win at 0-7.

The match showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with each player making valuable contributions on the court.