Dillard Plays UL Before the New Year

LAFAYETTE, LA (December 29, 2026)– Louisiana overwhelmed Dillard 97–56 on Monday night at the Cajundome, using a dominant first half and a major rebounding edge to cruise to the win.

Louisiana set the tone immediately, jumping out to a 25–10 lead after the first quarter and extending it to 56–22 by halftime. Dillard steadied in the second half—outscoring Louisiana 34–41 after the break—but the early deficit was too large to threaten.

Quarter scores
- 1Q: Louisiana 25, Dillard 10
- 2Q: Louisiana 31, Dillard 12
- Halftime:Louisiana 56, Dillard 22
- 3Q:Louisiana 20, Dillard 15
- 4Q: Louisiana 21, Dillard 19
- Final: Louisiana 97, Dillard 56

Rebounding and extra possessions were the biggest separator. Louisiana won the glass 49–30, including 18 offensive rebounds, creating repeated second-chance opportunities. Dillard also struggled with ball security, committing 22 turnovers to Louisiana's 14, which compounded the possession gap.

Louisiana's shooting efficiency was also stronger:
- Louisiana: 37-of-76 (48.7%), 8-of-21 from three (38.1%)
- Dillard: 22-of-60 (36.7%), 1-of-7 from three (14.3%)

Both teams were solid at the line (Louisiana 78.9%, Dillard 78.6%), but Louisiana generated more total attempts and far more quality looks.

Standout performers

ULL
- Amijah Price led all scorers with 30 points off the bench, shooting 11-of-19 and 3-of-7 from three, plus 4 assists.
- Mikaylah Manley added 17 points (7-of-13) with 7 rebounds and 4 steals.
- Kahlen Norris posted 14 points and 7 rebounds.
- Imani Daniel contributed 12 points and 8 rebounds.
- Bianca Silva filled the box score with 5 assists and 3 steals.

Louisiana finished with 12 steals and consistently turned defense into transition chances.

Dillard
- D'Mya Ferguson was Dillard's bright spot, powering her way to 22 points on 8-of-13 shooting and 6-of-7 at the line, along with 11 rebounds (5 offensive).
- Faith Alessandra scored 11 points but needed 14 shots (4-of-14).
- Kiara Howard chipped in 10 points off the bench.

 By the numbers
- Rebounds: Louisiana 49, Dillard 30
- Offensive rebounds: Louisiana 18, Dillard 8
- Turnovers: Dillard 22, Louisiana 14
- Assists: Louisiana 17, Dillard 6

Dillard will be looking to learn from this loss as they advance further into the season.

-Bleu Devils-