LAFAYETTE – A nine-point scoring outburst by redshirt junior Kobe Julien in the final seven minutes propelled Louisiana Basketball past Southern Miss., 66-45 Friday night at Reed Green Arena.
Lafayette native Greg Williams, Jr. led the offensive effort with 18 points, seven assists and four rebounds.
Newcomer Jordan Brown fell just short of a double-double with 11 points, nine rebounds and an assist.
Julien finished the night with 10 points and added an assist.
Junior Theo Akwuba also encroached on a double-double with 9 points and eight rebounds.