Louisiana-Lafayette entered Hanner Fieldhouse on Thursday night, looking to further separate themselves away from the Eagles in the Sun Belt standings. The two would end the weekend sharing fourth-place.
The first half was tightly contested until Georgia Southern found their touch from three-point range. The Eagles hit four three-pointers on consecutive trips during the second period. Patrice Butler capped off the half with another three as time expired after the shot fell.
Bringing a 38-28 lead into the third quarter, the Eagles came out lethargic and allowed the Rajin’ Cajuns to cut their deficit to two entering the fourth quarter.