The Cajuns secured a 21:14 victory over the Blazers on Sunday night. It was a regular-season encounter that demanded focus from both sides.
To be fair, the home side needed this after their heavy defeat to the Trojans. They had also shown their potential with a win against the Cardinals. The scoreline reflected a gradual improvement.
And here's the thing, the visitors did not travel to make up the numbers. They knew how to challenge the Cajuns' defence through the second half.
The Blazers had beaten the Hawkers in their last outing, so they came with confidence. But the Illini had shown them the way to win, and they tried to replicate that. It was a difficult task on the road.
The result keeps the hosts in the hunt. The line has barely moved, but the feeling is different.
