UL postpones Wilmington game as roster drops to eight players
Injuries and illness forced the Cajuns to delay Saturday's contest, leaving them with a limited lineup for upcoming road trips.
By Samuel Hayes ·
The University of Louisiana men's basketball team has postponed its scheduled Saturday road game against UNC-Wilmington. The decision stems from a sharp reduction in available personnel due to a mix of injuries and illness.
The postponement is the first in a series of scheduling changes affecting the Cajuns' upcoming schedule. The team is set to travel to San Francisco on November 18 and then to USC on November 22. This Wilmington contest was originally the return leg of a home-and-home series, having previously lost to the Seahawks 70-63 at the Cajundome last December.
Coach Quannas White identified specific absences driving the roster shortage. Starters Todd Jones, Deion Ware, and Tyshawn Duncan have not played this season. White stated that while these are not long-term injuries, none of the three are expected to return for at least two more weeks. Additionally, Trent Middleton and Josiah Harris are currently in concussion protocol.
Forward Dani Pounds missed Monday's game due to illness, and several other players have since joined the unavailable list. Following a win over Southern of New Orleans on Monday, the team fielded only eight players. That group included one walk-on and four true freshmen. The Cajuns currently hold a 1-2 record on the season, having lost to Akron 75-61 and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 67-60 before defeating SUNO 56-39.
UNC-Wilmington enters the rescheduled matchup with a 3-0 record. The Seahawks secured a 91-73 victory over Kent State on Wednesday night, following a 78-75 win over East Carolina the previous week.
