LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) Joe Charles and Kobe Julien each scored 19 points as Louisiana beat UL Monroe 80-72 on Wednesday night.

Charles also contributed 11 rebounds and three steals for the Ragin' Cajuns (14-8, 7-3 Sun Belt Conference). Julien shot 6 for 13 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line. Michael Thomas was 5 of 7 shooting, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 15 points. The Ragin' Cajuns extended their winning streak to six games.

The Warhawks (7-13, 3-7) were led by Tyreese Watson, who recorded 21 points and two steals. UL Monroe also got 14 points from Savion Gallion. In addition, Jacob Wilson had 11 points.

---

The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Copyright 2024 STATS LLC and Associated Press. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of STATS LLC and Associated Press is strictly prohibited.