ARLINGTON, Texas – Another stellar defensive showing and 26 fourth-quarter points proved to be the difference for Louisiana, who claimed an impressive 62-57 road win over first-place UT Arlington.
Saturday's contest was all about defense until the fourth quarter, when the Ragin' Cajuns outscored the Lady Mavs 26-19 to jump in front and steal the victory. Louisiana was able to hold a UTA team that averages 70 points per game to just 57 points and forced 17 turnovers during the contest.
Sophomore Makayia Hallmon came up huge, leading four Ragin' Cajuns in double figures with 17 points, five rebounds and two assists.