UL Monroe Warhawks @ Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Ongwae's steal seals UL-Monroe's win over UL-Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, La. -- Tylor Ongwae stole a floor-length pass, then hit 1 of 2 free throws with 1.2 seconds left to help Louisiana-Monroe hold off in-state rival Louisiana-Lafayette 57-55 on Monday night for its sixth straight win.
Louisiana-Lafayette made eight straight free throws, during an 8-4 run, to cut its deficit to 56-55 with 38 seconds left. UL-Monroe's Justin Roberson missed the first of a one-and-one opportunity with 2.8 left and Ongwae intercepted a long pass to seal it.
Ongwae finished with 13 points for UL-Monroe (12-6, 6-1 Sun Belt). Roberson had eight points, six rebounds and four assists.
UL-Louisiana (10-8, 4-3) lost back-to-back home games after winning 12 straight at home.
Shawn Long scored 19 points, grabbed nine rebounds and had three blocks for Louisiana-Lafayette. Devonta Walker added 15 points and also had nine rebounds. The Ragin' Cajuns converted 17 of 18 free throws, but were just 2 of 18 from distance.
Game Information
Lafayette, LA
Referee:Bert Smith
Referee:Brent Hampton
Referee:Doug Sirmons
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 12-6 | - | 22-12 |
| South Alabama | 11-7 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Texas State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Marshall | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Coastal Carolina | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| App State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| James Madison | 9-9 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 3 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 4 | 21-16 |
| Old Dominion | 7-11 | 5 | 12-21 |
| Louisiana | 7-11 | 5 | 11-22 |
| Georgia State | 7-11 | 5 | 10-22 |
| UL Monroe | 1-17 | 11 | 4-28 |
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