THE BASICS
Score: ULM 73, LSUA 61
Teams: ULM (2-3)
LSU Alexandria (1-2)
Location: Monroe, La. (Fant-Ewing Coliseum)
Thibodaux, La. - The ULM women's basketball team moved past visiting LSU Alexandria for a 73-61 win on Tuesday night, led by Gabriella Cortez's game-high 25 points and double-doubles from Stephanie Ratliff and Carissa Moody
TURNING POINT
The Generals cut the scoring deficit to four points via a layup with 2:52 left in the game. The Warhawks defense stepped up and held LSUA scoreless to close the night while going on an 8-0 run to close things out. Six of the final eight points were made at the free throw line by ULM.
NOTEABLES
-Gabriella Cortez led the offense with 25 total points in the contest. The junior added three assists and four rebounds to her stat line.
-Stephanie Ratliff and Carissa Moody recorded double-doubles on the night. Ratliff with 10 total blocks and 15 total rebounds (5-10) and Moody with 17 points and 10 rebounds (1-9).
-Carissa Moody (4-of-4) and Cortez (11-for-11) both finished perfect at the free throw line tonight as ULM finished 20-for-26 as a team at the stripe (76 percent).
-ULM led in points in the paint (40 compared to LSUA's 26), fast break points (6-0), points off the bench (20-16) and shooting percentage (54 percent - 29 percent). On the other end of the spectrum, LSUA led in points off turnovers (30 compared to ULM's 22) and second chance points (22-13).
-ULM out rebounded LSUA 47-38. The Warhawks grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and 35 defensive rebounds compared to the 26 offensive rebounds and 12 defensive rebounds of the Generals.
FROM COACH DOW
About the game: At the end of the day, we got the win and it beats the alternative, but at the same time I'm disappointed in our inability to finish them off in the second half. I don't think we came out with the same edge or intensity that we did in the first half. In the first half we came out and competed pretty well. Putting up 33 turnovers and giving them 26 offensive rebounds is a little disappointing. We just can't be that careless with the ball.
About the players: We saw some individual performances that we liked. Carissa Moody came away with 17 points and 10 rebounds. She was off to a little bit of a slow start, but as a true freshman that's to be expected a little bit. Hopefully, she was able to gain some confidence throught the game.
UP NEXT
The Warhawks will have a slight break for the Thanksgiving holiday and will retake the court next Tuesday, November 29, against Louisiana Tech in Fant-Ewing Coliseum. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. next week.
