The excitement that comes after victory can be easy to see when dealing with an emotional coach like Robert Lee. But when times get tough, that excitement is replaced by frustration.

That said, the fifth-year UL men's basketball coach finally got some relief with Tuesday's thrilling 79-75 overtime win against Oral Roberts at the Cajundome. The Cajuns (1-3) had opened the season with three disappointing losses while playing at less than full strength with two injured starters out and two transfers waiting to become eligible in mid-December.

"I'm excited for the players," Lee said, as a smile crept across his face. "You see the work that they're putting in and know how bad they want to taste victory.

"To finally find a way to win, it felt like a 300-pound gorilla has gotten off your back."

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Joshua Parrott • jparrott@theadvertiser.com • November 27, 2008