UL-Monroe: Louisiana Clinches 10-Win Season
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns capped off another successful season with a 30-16 victory over UL-Monroe in their regular-season finale. Despite missing starting quarterback Ben Woolridge due to a broken collarbone, backup Chandler Fields stepped up to lead Louisiana to victory and secure their tenth win of the season.
With the win, Louisiana improved to 10-2 overall and 7-1 in the Sun Belt Conference. The Ragin’ Cajuns have already clinched their division and will now prepare to face either Marshall or Georgia Southern in the SBC title game. This marks the third consecutive season in which Louisiana has achieved a 10-win record, demonstrating their consistency and competitiveness in the conference.
On the other side, UL-Monroe finished their season with a 5-7 record, falling short of bowl eligibility despite a promising 5-1 start. The Warhawks will not be making a bowl appearance in 2024, marking a disappointing end to their season.
Despite the loss, UL-Monroe showed resilience throughout the season and will look to build on their strengths for the future. Louisiana, on the other hand, will shift their focus to the upcoming SBC title game, where they will have the opportunity to compete for conference supremacy and add another accolade to their impressive season.
Overall, the matchup between Louisiana and UL-Monroe showcased the talent and determination of both teams, with Louisiana emerging victorious and solidifying their status as a dominant force in the Sun Belt Conference. As the season comes to a close, both teams will reflect on their performances and look ahead to what the future holds for their programs.
In terms of passing stats, Louisiana’s Chandler Fields had a solid game, completing 17 out of 26 passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns. On the other side, ULM’s Aidan Armenta went 15 for 31 with 168 yards and one touchdown.
When it came to rushing and receiving, Zylan Perry led the way for Louisiana with 19 rushes for 150 yards and two touchdowns. Bill Davis also contributed with 17 rushes for 78 yards and one touchdown. Lance LeGenre, Terrance Carter, Robert Williams, Harvey Broussard, Tavion Smith, and Jacob Bernard all made key receptions for Louisiana.
In terms of kicking, Kenneth Almendares went 4 for 5 on extra points and made a 26-yard field goal for Louisiana. On the ULM side, Max Larson was perfect on extra points (3 for 3) and made both of his field goal attempts, with a long of 47 yards.
Overall, Louisiana’s strong offensive performance and timely defensive stops secured the win over ULM. With this victory, Louisiana advances to the Sun Belt conference title game and looks forward to a bowl game in the future.
