Cajuns point guard Jay Wright poured in a game high 27 points, including 13 of Louisiana’s final 17 points as they came from behind to defeat the University of New Orleans 76-71. Justin Miller chipped in with 11 points and 8 rebounds and Frank Bartley had 10 points despite fouling out.
Bryce Washington came up just short of his nation leading 10th double-double with 8 points and 14 rebounds.
Louisiana improves to 9-3 and returns to the Cajundome for a Tuesday night matchup against Pepperdine before an 11 day break preceding Sun Belt Conference play on December 31 at Arkansas State.