LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) Thomas Dowd and Myles Rigsby both had 19 points in Troy's 74-56 win over Louisiana on Wednesday night.

Dowd also contributed 12 rebounds for the Trojans (16-9, 9-4 Sun Belt Conference). Rigsby shot 7 of 9 from the field and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line to add 19 points. Victor Valdes shot 3 for 5, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with nine points.

The Ragin' Cajuns (8-18, 5-8) were led in scoring by Mostapha El Moutaouakkil, who finished with 19 points. Jeremiah Evans added 10 points for Louisiana. Kentrell Garnett finished with nine points.

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Both teams next play Saturday. Troy visits Arkansas State and Louisiana plays Marshall at home.

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