LAFAYETTE — It’s been a common practice for Louisiana-Lafayette’s opponents to collapse their defense around Shawn Long this season — but as evidenced by a play late in the second half against Troy last week, the double-team has turned into an effective play for the Cajuns.
With about four minutes to go against Troy, an entry pass found Long down near the baseline — and as soon as he caught it, three Troy defenders triangulated on his position. One of those defenders, Jordan Varnado, was previously matched up on Bryce Washington at the elbow on the opposite side of the paint.