Mostapha El Moutaouakkil scores 23 points as Louisiana-Lafayette knocks off Marshall 79-68

Mostapha El Moutaouakkil scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds as Louisiana-Lafayette beat Marshall 79-68 on Saturday night.

By The Associated Press

The Associated Press
February 16, 2025 at 3:31AM

LAFAYETTE, La. — Mostapha El Moutaouakkil scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds as Louisiana-Lafayette beat Marshall 79-68 on Saturday night.

Christian Wright scored 20 points for the Ragin' Cajuns (9-18, 6-8 Sun Belt Conference). Kentrell Garnett had 11 points.

The Thundering Herd (15-12, 8-6) were led by Obinna Anochili-Killen, who posted 18 points, six rebounds and nine blocks. Jalen Speer added 14 points for Marshall. Nate Martin also had 13 points and 10 rebounds.

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These two teams both play Thursday. Louisiana-Lafayette visits Troy and Marshall visits Old Dominion.

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