Ragin' Cajuns Host FIU On Thursday To Start Extended Home Swing

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Louisiana returns to the comfy confines of the Cajundome this week to start a stretch that will have them play six of their next eight contests on their home court when the Ragin’ Cajuns host FIU on Thursday, Jan. 24 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Louisiana (7-14, 3-7) has played well in the Cajundome this year, winning six of the nine games it has played at home, including league wins over UALR (79-70) and Arkansas State (61-56) and a double overtime loss to South Alabama (91-89).

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" . . AND LONG CONTINUES TO RANK AMONG THE TOP FRESHMEN: A closer look at the recent NCAA stats shows that besides being the top freshman rebounder in the country this year, Shawn Long also ranks as seventh among freshmen in blocked shots (2.0) and eighth in scoring."

"CAJUNS IN THE NCAA STATS: The Cajuns received several mentions in the NCAA basketball statistics, which were released on Monday (Jan. 21) and include games through Jan. 20. Individually, Shawn Long ranked third nationally in double-doubles (12), 17th in rebounds (10.2) and 59th in blocks (2.0) while Elfrid Payton is 38th in steals (2.2) and 59th in assists (5.0)." - UL-SI