BEAUMONT, Texas - Lamar University women's basketball team is in the midst of a two-game losing streak after tough losses to two top quality opponents in Nebraska and Texas A&M. Now, they set their sights on breaking that skid by heading to Lafayette, La., to meet up with the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns for a midweek showdown. The tip-off starts at 5:00 p.m.

Tough Defeat in Front of an Aggie Crowd of Kids
Lamar traveled to College Station in their first game in a week to take on the Aggies of Texas A&M. While there, they would fall 83-51 in front of an attendance of mostly elementary schoolkids. Despite battle to a 13-10 deficit in the first quarter, the Cardinals shot 39.3% from the field, which included one three-pointer and they also converted 6-of-13 from the free throw line. 

The Best of the Loss
Although the Cardinals lost, Sabria Dean finished as the top scorer for both teams finishing with 16 points. This included 10 points in the fourth quarter as she converted three field goals and four free throws. Through seven games, she has scored double-figures in six of them and still leads the team in scoring with 15.6 per game.  

History vs. the Ragin' Cajuns
In 66 meetings all-time, the Cardinals are 44-22 against Louisiana. Last season resulted in a 65-50 win. The duo of Dean (17) and Akasha Davis (18) combined for 35 points to spark the win as Dean had five three's and three steals while Davis grabbed six rebounds.  The last time LU won a game in the Cajundome was on Nov. 20, 2013 when the Cardinals outscored the Ragin Cajuns' 68-60. 

Meet the Ragin' Cajuns 
The Ragin' Cajuns are 3-3 through six games of the season. Two of their wins have come against fellow Southland Conference foes Nicholls (69-63) and New Orleans (44-41).  Tamera Johnson (14.3 ppg) and Brandi Williams (13.0 ppg) each average double-digits in scoring with Johnson having scored in double-figures in each contest. 

Giving Kim a Nice Cajun Dinner in the First Half, Did We?
While the Ragin Cajuns fell to Kim Mulkey and the #7 LSU 83-53 Tigers, they did battle to a 28-28 tie at the break only to be outscored 28-9 in the third quarter resulting in the blowout defeat. Once again, it was the tandem of Williams and Johnson who combined for 27 points to lead Louisiana. 

Up Next 
Before enjoying their Christmas break, the Cardinals will head out to Ft. Worth to take on TCU this Sunday at 2:00 p.m. 
 

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