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Georgia State Falls 80-78 to Louisiana-Lafayette - Recap

Louisiana-Lafayette got 17 points from Cedric Russell as they ran past Georgia State 80-78 on Thursday at Cajun Dome.

Louisiana-Lafayette won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +4.0-point spread as underdogs.

Louisiana-Lafayette got 17 points from Jalen Johnson and another 16 points from Mylik Wilson. Cedric Russell contributed 3 assists, while Jalen Johnson cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Georgia State got a 17-point performance from Kane Williams, who was supported by 17 points from Justin Roberts. Kane Williams had 5 assists in a losing cause for Georgia State, while Corey Allen grabbed 7 rebounds.

Louisiana-Lafayette was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Georgia State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-30.

Louisiana-Lafayette looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Georgia Southern. Georgia State will aim to get back on the winning track at Louisiana-Monroe.