Hanner Fieldhouse was host to a conference matchup between the Georgia Southern Eagles Women’s Basketball team and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns on Thursday. The Ragin’ Cajuns snuffed out an attempt at a comeback by the Eagles to win 68-58. 

Stats

• Field Goal GS: 19-54 (35.2%), UL: 26-62 (41.5%)
• 3pt Field Goals GS: 3-15 (20%). UL: 8-20 (40%)
• Rebounds GS: 35, UL: 42
• Turnovers GS: 17, UL: 16 
• Total Fouls GS: 17, UL: 15 
• Leading Scorers GS: Terren Ward (15), UL: Lanay Wheaton (19)

Quotes from GS WBB

•    “We got to rebound better. I thought we didn’t do a good job on the glass. They outrebounded us and we are one of the stronger rebounding teams in this league.”-Coach Anita Howard.
• “We are just going to regroup, watch film, learn from our mistakes and prepare for our next game against Troy.”- Junior, Lydia Freeman. 

Troy Recap

The Eagles lost to Troy 100-77 on Saturday on the road. The Eagles’ record is now 13-6 with a 5-5 record in conference play.