Late game heroics by junior guard Trajan Wesley carried Louisiana into overtime where the Ragin' Cajuns prevailed over Arkansas State 83-77 and improved to 3-0 in Sun Belt Conference play Thursday night at the Cajundome.
Redshirt-freshman Kobe Julien led Louisiana offensively with 20 points and added three rebounds. It is Julien's second 20+ point game this season and the third of his career.
Junior forward Theo Akwuba totaled 16 points and 15 rebounds on the night. For the Montgomery Ala. native, the performance marks the third time in his career that he has grabbed 15+ boards and the second time in his career that he has tallied 15+ points and 15+ rebounds. Akwuba was an efficient 8-9 from the floor in 34 minutes of action.
Senior forward Dou Gueye posted the 10th double-double of his career with 13 points and 11 rebounds.