Washington Reaches 1,000 Career Points as Dillard University Edges Division I Louisiana, 72-69

Washington Reaches 1,000 Career Points As (RV) Dillard Edges Louisiana, 72-69#RelentlessExcellence | #MyDU | #GeauxBleu 🔵😈🏀

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LAFAYETTE, Louisiana – Alyssa Washington became the second Dillard women's basketball player in as many seasons to reach 1,000 career points as the Lady Bleu Devils edged Louisiana 72-69 Wednesday at the Cajundome.

The senior guard picked up her first double-double of the season finishing with a season-high 24 points and 12 rebounds. Washington now sits at 1,020 points in her career, joining senior guard Shaelynn Moore, who reached the 1,000 points milestone last season.

For the second straight year, [RV] Lady Bleu Devils win on the road against the Ragin' Cajuns, an NCAA Division I team.

Louisiana led most of the game and carried an eight-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. However, Dillard showed resolve and went on a 14-0 run late to help secure the win. The Lady Bleu Devils outscored the Ragin' Cajuns 26-15 in the final period.

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Jaiylan Brown joined Washington in double-figures in scoring tallying 16 points on 7-for-10 shooting, including going 2-for-4 from the 3-point line. Brown hit a crucial 3-pointer with 2:18 left to give Dillard a 67-65 lead late.

Adriiana Jackson directed the offense and finished with eight points, six assists and three steals. Jackson was a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line. Asia Partlow also added eight points, including the game's first two baskets.

The Lady Bleu Devils depth was instrumental in the win as they outscored the Ragin' Cajuns bench, 13-9. Newcomers Taylor Grant and Rosie Davis finished with seven and five points, respectively.

Davis knocked down a 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter to push Dillard lead to five (70-65), but Ragin' Cajuns continued to fight and was within two (71-69) after a free throw from Washington with 25 seconds left.  Tristan Cojoe, playing in her first collegiate basketball game, extended the Lady Bleu Devils lead to three after hitting her second free-throw. Louisiana did have one last chance to tie things, but Andrea Cournoyer 3-point attempt fell short.

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Dillard continues its road trip at LSU-Alexandria Saturday at 2 p.m. in the LSUA Fitness Center.

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