MUNCIE, Ind. — Despite a strong first-half surge from De’vion Lavergne (10 points) and Jamyron Keller (21 points), the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns fell 75-64 to Ball State on Monday in the MAC-Sun Belt Challenge.

Louisiana trailed early, but Lavergne helped keep the Cajuns within reach. The sophomore forward used a smooth pump fake and step-through layup to cut the deficit to 12-8 in the first half, then added a key three-pointer late in the period.

With under 20 seconds remaining in the half, Lavergne found Keller, who buried a go-ahead three-pointer — capping a six-point burst in just 30 seconds to send Louisiana into halftime leading 29-28.

Sophomore Jaxson Olvera provided a spark after the break, connecting on a pair of three points to complete a 13 point outing.

However, Ball State re

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