The Book: Lady Cajuns 2006-07 basketball

[RaginFan2]

I wanted to Congratulate the Lady Cajun's on this important conference win. I thought we made some good adjustments and just played some hard defense in the second half. One other thing I noticed, we were able to let some of our starters rest more this game. I feel the way we play man to man defense and match up zone, you need to keep fresh legs in the game or you have tired legs on your offense. Great win Ladies and Coaches, let's keep the momentum rolling.

Geaux Cajuns

Great job, Coach Hall and team! Sounds like the Ladies are back on track! Geaux Cajuns!

[RaginFan2]

Well, it wasn't too impressive, but it counts the same. A 2 point victory over a struggling Denver team. Maybe that will help break the freefall. To say a win was urgently needed is an understatement. It felt like if we lost to Denver at home, there was little hope for any additional victories. The Cajuns did battle back from a 4 point halftime deficit and found a way to win. Maybe this win will them to relax a bit more and just play basketball. Congrats to the team! Do it again Saturday!

[BrockMeaux]

Can we get rid of this guy? A real coach would have won that game by at LEAST 4 points.

/tongueincheek

Glad we won. Hopefully more are coming soon.

[DaddyCajun]

I was there also with my whole family, it was ugly at times(rebounding and shooting)

only 3 turnovers tonight!!!

Ross and Dees shot better tonight, bench must come around both shooting and rebounding!

See ya Saturday for both games: Lady Cajuns and Cajuns
Daddy Cajun

[NewsCopy]

David Dees kept telling himself that his UL basketball team was due for some good fortune. "I kept looking at the clock and it was like here we go again, another close game," Dees said. "Somehow, we couldn't let this one get away." The junior guard took that challenge personally, and because of that - and a big defensive play by a freshman - the Ragin' Cajuns aren't on a losing streak for the first time in a month. Dees had seven points in the final 3:30, including three free throws in the final 49 seconds, and UL held on for a 66-64 Sun Belt Conference victory over Denver's equally-struggling Pioneers Thursday at the Cajundome. UL (3-12, 1-4 Sun Belt) hadn't tasted victory since Dec. 2 and had yet to win a game in league play. So the sigh of relief in the 'Dome was audible when the Pioneers (1-14, 0-5) didn't get off a potential tying or winning shot at the final horn. The rest of the story Dan McDonald dmcdonald@theadvertiser.com

[NewsCopy]

University of Louisiana's David Dees hit a free throw with six seconds left, then Denver rushed up the court but could not control the ball as the clock expired, handing the Ragin' Cajuns a 66-64 Sun Belt Conference win on Thursday in Lafayette, La. The game was tied at 64 after Dees hit two free throws with 50 seconds on the clock. Denver (1-14, 0-5 Sun Belt) was moving up the floor for a possible go-ahead basket when University of Louisiana's defense made its biggest stop of the night. DU's Alex Cox dribbled near the top of the key when he got caught in a trap. Cox tried to bounce a pass past Elijah Millsap, but Millsap got his hands on the ball and ran back, drawing a foul as he tried to slam home the turnover. Millsap missed the first free throw but made the second, which gave University of Louisiana (3-12, 1-4) a 65-64 edge with 28 seconds remaining in the game. Denver's attempt at a go-ahead 3-pointer by Antonio Porch was off the mark and Cox traveled, giving the ball back to the Cajuns. Dees then hit a free throw to seal the win and snap University of Louisiana's seven-game losing streak. The Pioneers' losing streak extends to 11 games. Dees had a game-high 26 points, while Ross Mouton scored 22 to lead University of Louisiana. The Pioneers were led by Cox, who scored 17 points, including five 3-pointers. DeShawn Walker was 4-of-9 from 3-point range and scored 16 points. The source of the story Denver Post

[Turbine]

This win could be the turning point. I hope so.

In the post game interview Lee said he was going back to running the offense through Dees and Mouton.

I like that idea since I never really understood the fascination with having a totally balanced team when it comes to scoring.

[rhineaux]

"I hadn't been playing like I'm capable," Dees said. "It was just time for me to step up. If we hadn't gotten this one, I think everybody would have been like, 'there's always next season.'"

These guys haven't given up yet, according to Dees. Niether should we. Make it two in a row on Saturday.

[Mineshaft]

Hugeeeeeeee win for Cajuns

[Just1More]

Hugeeeeeeee win for Cajuns

Actually, bonehead, considering the circumstances... it was.

[Choppie29]

I was sitting courtside for the game. When the final horn sounded, the look on Dees and Mouton's face was worth the price of admission. Those guys wanted/needed a win soooooo bad. Hopefully, this will help give the team some confidence and they can string together a few wins down the stretch.

Geaux Cajuns

[Clutch0364]

I believe this team will get better towards the end of this season. With Milsap becoming a 3rd scoring threat and the offense being back in Mouton and Dees's hands I think we will be alright. I never thought we would have that great of a year but the young guys have showed me a lot and I look forward to watching them grow.