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Louisiana-Lafayette defeats Norfolk State 63-54

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Dorian Finister had 15 points in Louisiana-Lafayette’s 63-54 victory against Norfolk State on Sunday.

Finister had nine rebounds for the Ragin’ Cajuns (3-11, 1-1 Sun Belt Conference). Milan Mejia finished 4 of 8 from 3-point range to add 12 points. Jaxon Olvera shot 3 of 10 from the field, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 6 from the free-throw line to finish with 11 points.

The Spartans (6-10) were led by Jordan Leaks, who posted 16 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Norfolk State also got 11 points from Anthony McComb III. Mykel Jenkins also recorded nine points.

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Hawkeyes are set to play Vanderbilt in a November women’s basketball game in Sioux City, Iowa

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Vanderbilt and Iowa, both ranked in the top 10 late last season, will meet in a women's basketball game early next season in northwest Iowa, the schools announced Tuesday. The neutral-site game is set for Nov. 15 at the Tyson Events Center, which is 290 miles from Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Vanderbilt is 4-0 all-time against the Hawkeyes. This will be the teams' first meeting since 1997. The Commodores are expected to return national scoring leader Mikayla Blakes. She averaged 27 points per game and was Southeastern Conference player of the year. Vanderbilt was ranked as high as No. 5 and finished No. 10 with a 29-5 record after reaching the NCAA Sweet 16.
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