Steven Blanco ran for 113 yards and a touchdown as the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns rolled past the UL Monroe Warhawks 42-21 on Thursday night at Malone Stadium.
It was tied 14-14 at halftime. They fell behind 7-0 in the first quarter. The Ragin' Cajuns went ahead for good on a touchdown with 12:27 left in the third quarter, making it 21-14.
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For Louisiana, Lunch Winfield completed 7 of 13 passes for 65 yards with a touchdown while Blanco ran for 113 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries. On defense, Maxie Baudoin IV had a sack, and Kody Jackson had an interception.
For UL Monroe, Aidan Armenta completed 9 of 15 passes for 70 yards, and Bryson Roland ran for 111 yards on 17 carries.
UL Monroe outgained Louisiana 372-339 but could not make up the difference. The Ragin' Cajuns improved to 7-3. The Warhawks fell to 2-8.
The Ragin' Cajuns are fourth in the Sun Belt and have won two straight. Louisiana is 5-0 at home and 2-3 away from home. The Warhawks are 13th in the Sun Belt. UL Monroe is 0-5 at home and 2-3 on the road.
The Ragin' Cajuns are back in action when they host the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The Warhawks next visit the App State Mountaineers on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 2:30 p.m. ET.
