Kitenge scores 18 as Louisiana-Lafayette beats South Alabama 80-60

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Hosana Kitenge had 18 points in Louisiana-Lafayette's 80-60 victory over South Alabama on Saturday night.

Kitenge added 11 rebounds for the Ragin' Cajuns (15-8, 8-3 Sun Belt Conference). Joe Charles scored 16 points and added 15 rebounds and four steals. Kobe Julien was 6-of-16 shooting (4 for 9 from 3-point range) and also scored 16 points. The Ragin' Cajuns picked up their seventh straight victory.

The Jaguars (10-13, 3-8) were led in scoring by Tyrell Jones, who finished with 18 points and four assists. South Alabama also got 10 points and two steals from Elijah Ormiston.

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