After a rough start against the UC Irvine Anteaters, the Ragin Cajuns were able to right the ship, but it was too little too late as they would fall by the score of 67-66.
The Anteaters jumped out to a big lead early on, at one point having a 21-5 lead over the Cajuns. But the Cajuns weren’t about to fade away as they went on a 9-0 run late in the first to cut the lead back down to the single digits, but UC Irvine was able to head into the locker room at the half with a 40-33 lead.
The second half started out in similar fashion with the Anteaters getting out to a 15 point lead, but the Cajuns went another solid run and were able to take the lead for a second. However, UC Irvine got the lead back quickly and held for the win after a missed jumper by Shawn Long sealed the victory for the Anteaters.
Johnathan Stove and Devonta Walker each led the team with 13 points apiece. Shawn Long wrapped up his collegiate career with another double double racking up 11 boards, and 10 points on the night.
Alex Young led UC Irvine with 21 points, eight boards, and two assists on the night.
The Cajuns end their season with a 19-15 record.
-Clint Domingue