UL Monroe defeats Louisiana-Lafayette 66-59
Nika Metskhvarishvili with the massive block at the rim
Nika Metskhvarishvili with the massive block at the rim
MONROE, La. -- — Nika Metskhvarishvili had 17 points in UL Monroe's 66-59 win against Louisiana-Lafayette on Thursday night.
Metskhvarishvili had eight rebounds for the Warhawks (11-15, 6-9 Sun Belt Conference). Jerry Ngopot scored 15 points while going 5 of 9 and 5 of 6 from the free throw line. Tyreese Watson had 13 points and was 3 of 6 shooting and 7 of 9 from the free throw line.
Hosana Kitenge led the way for the Ragin' Cajuns (17-11, 9-6) with 16 points and nine rebounds. Brandon Hardy added 13 points and two steals for Louisiana-Lafayette. In addition, Kobe Julien had 13 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Patrick Evans
- Jose Carrion
- Hunter Allen
2023-24 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State | 16-2 | - | 27-7 |
| James Madison | 15-3 | 1 | 32-4 |
| Troy | 13-5 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 5 | 20-17 |
| Louisiana | 10-8 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 7 | 16-16 |
| South Alabama | 8-10 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Georgia State | 8-10 | 8 | 14-17 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 8 | 9-24 |
| Texas State | 7-11 | 9 | 17-18 |
| Marshall | 7-11 | 9 | 13-20 |
| UL Monroe | 6-12 | 10 | 11-19 |
| Coastal Carolina | 5-13 | 11 | 9-22 |
| Old Dominion | 3-15 | 13 | 7-25 |
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