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ULL Edges UL Monroe in Dramatic Season Finale

Summary

  • Bill Davis's 76-yard touchdown gave ULL the lead in the fourth quarter.
  • Tony Sterner's overtime field goal secured the 30-27 victory for Louisiana-Lafayette.
  • Brent Gordon Jr.'s interception in overtime proved crucial for the Ragin' Cajuns.
ULL Edges UL Monroe in Dramatic Season Finale

Louisiana-Lafayette secured a dramatic 30-27 overtime victory against UL Monroe during their season finale on Saturday. The Ragin' Cajuns initially took a 24-20 lead in the fourth quarter with a spectacular 76-yard touchdown run by Bill Davis. However, UL Monroe quickly responded with a touchdown of their own to take a 27-24 lead, only for ULL to tie the game with a field goal late in regulation.

The game headed into overtime, where the Ragin' Cajuns defense made a pivotal play. Brent Gordon Jr. snagged a leaping interception, preventing UL Monroe from scoring and setting up Louisiana-Lafayette for the win. Quarterback Walker Howard then orchestrated a drive that positioned Tony Sterner for the game-winning 30-yard field goal, securing ULL's first overtime victory of the season.

Howard entered the game in relief of injured starter Lunch Winfield, contributing with both passing and rushing yards. Davis led the Ragin' Cajuns' ground attack with 126 yards on 15 carries. For UL Monroe, Aidan Armenta threw for 311 yards and three touchdowns, with Nic Trujillo being a primary target.

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Louisiana-Lafayette won the game 30-27 in overtime.
The Ragin' Cajuns' season finale ended with a score of 30-27 in favor of Louisiana-Lafayette.
A 76-yard touchdown run by Bill Davis and an overtime field goal by Tony Sterner, along with a crucial interception by Brent Gordon Jr., decided the game.

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