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Women's Basketball: Defense Propels Cajuns to 59-42 win at UT Arlington

ARLINGTON, Texas – The offensive trio of sophomore Simone Fields (19) and seniors Keke Veal (17) and Kia Wilridge (11) combined for 47 of the team's 59 points in a 59-42 victory at UT Arlington Thursday morning.

The win snapped a three-game losing skid for the Cajuns, who improved to 17-7 and 10-5 in Sun Belt Conference play.

After trailing, 14-11 to the Lady Mavericks after the first quarter, the Cajuns outscored UT Arlington, 48-28 in the final 30 minutes.

Louisiana's defense came up with 11 steals and forced 22 turnovers.