LAFAYETTE, La. – Charles Manning Jr. finished with 20 points and Javon Franklin added 14 as the University of South Alabama men's basketball team defeated Louisiana 77-70 on Thursday night at the Cajundome.
Kayo Goncalves posted 13 points and Jay Jay Chandler chipped in 11 as the Jags (13-5) scored 57 points in the second half to pull away for the victory.
Louisiana's Jordan Brown had a game-high 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Theo Akwuba scored 12 points and pulled down 9 rebounds to lead the Ragin' Cajuns (8-8).
Date: 1/20
Place: Cajundome
Final Score: South Alabama 77, Louisiana 70
Records: South Alabama 13-5 (3-2), Louisiana 8-8 (3-3)
GAME FACTS
- Louisiana jumped out to an early 14-9 lead, going 7-for-11 from the field over the first seven minutes.