| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL | 52 | 35 | 87 |
| APP | 35 | 41 | 76 |
Louisiana-Lafayette downs Appalachian State 87-76
BOONE, N.C. -- Shawn Long scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for his 68th career double-double and Louisiana-Lafayette beat Appalachian State 87-76 on Thursday night to win its eighth-straight game.
The Ragin' Cajuns (13-8, 9-3 Sun Belt Conference) led 52-35 at halftime on 60 percent shooting and pulled to a 21-point lead early in the second half.
The Mountaineers gained on runs of 8-2 and 10-2 and closed to within 78-74 on Frank Eaves' layup with 5:08 left, but got no closer.
Bryce Washington scored 14 points with nine rebounds, Jay Wright added 12 points and Johnathan Stove had 10 with four assists for Louisiana-Lafayette, which outscored the Mountaineers 50-38 in the paint.
Long is the NCAA active leader in double-doubles and total rebounds (1,306).
Ronshad Shabazz led Appalachian State (6-16, 4-7) with 18 points, Eaves had 15 and Griffin Kinney added 10.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike Stuart
- Sam Croft
- Brent Hampton
2023-24 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State | 16-2 | - | 27-7 |
| James Madison | 15-3 | 1 | 32-4 |
| Troy | 13-5 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 5 | 20-17 |
| Louisiana | 10-8 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 7 | 16-16 |
| South Alabama | 8-10 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Georgia State | 8-10 | 8 | 14-17 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 8 | 9-24 |
| Texas State | 7-11 | 9 | 17-18 |
| Marshall | 7-11 | 9 | 13-20 |
| UL Monroe | 6-12 | 10 | 11-19 |
| Coastal Carolina | 5-13 | 11 | 9-22 |
| Old Dominion | 3-15 | 13 | 7-25 |
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