University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Wednesday, February 26
Lafayette
7:30 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
vs
Arkansas State
Louisiana Looks to Continue Winning Streak in Home Finale
2/25/2025 5:05:00 PM | Men's Basketball
The Cajuns have won three in a row
LAFAYETTE – Riding a season-long three-game winning streak the Louisiana men's basketball team hosts Arkansas State on Wednesday in the Cajundome.
Louisiana pulled off a gritty, 62-60, win over Southern Miss on Saturday. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil was the only Cajun in double figure with 10 points but it was the defense that held firm for the win. That game saw 11 lead changes and Louisiana's six-point lead late in the second half was the largest of the game for both sides.
Arkansas State, the preseason favorite in the Sun Belt Conference, earned a 95-70 win over ULM last Saturday. Despite the big win, the Red Wolves had lost four of five with the only win over Southern Miss. They enter the final week of the regular season in a three-way tie for second place with South Alabama and Troy and sit a game behind James Madison for the regular season title.
MEDIA CENTER
Story Lines
• With Louisiana's win over Southern Miss on Saturday, the Cajuns are 4-0 against opponents the second time around with wins over ULM, Texas State, Troy, and Southern Miss all on the road.
• The Cajuns have won seven straight in the series in the Cajundome, a streak that stretches back to 2019.
• Louisiana is 11-4 this season when holding opponents to under 70 points. When the opponent scores 70 or more the Cajuns are winless in 14 games.
• Louisiana has won four of the last five games. In those games, they are holding opponents to just 67.0 points per night. Three of the four victories have come by three points or fewer.
• Mostapha El Moutaouakkil continues to produce in SBC play. The junior is scoring (16.9) and rebounding (6.5) in SBC games. He is 36th in the country in free throw makes (132) and 43rd in attempts (172).
• Louisiana is second in the SBC in free throw shooting in conference play at .777. The team is third in the league at .737 for the entire season.
• With a win the Ragin' Cajuns will clinch at least a .500 record in Sun Belt Conference play and avoid playing on Tuesday in the opening round of the SBC Tournament.
GAME 30 PREVIEW – Louisiana (11-18, 8-8 SBC) vs. Arkansas State (20-9, 11-5 SBC)
Date/Time: February 26, 2025 / 7:30 p.m.
Site: Lafayette, Louisiana
Arena: Cajundome (12,362)
Tickets
RADIO/TV
TV: ESPN+
Talent: Dan McDonald (pxp), Eric Mouton (analyst)
Radio: KPEL 96.5 FM / The Varsity Network
Talent: Dawson Eiserloh (pxp)
LIVE STATS/SOCIAL MEDIA
Live Stats: Cajunstats.com
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsMBB | #GeauxCajuns
SERIES HISTORY
Overall: Louisiana leads, 61-31
In Lafayette: Louisiana leads, 37-9
In Jonesboro: Louisiana leads, 23-21
Neutral: Tied, 1-1
Streak: Arkansas State, +2
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Season tickets are available by visiting the Louisiana Athletics Box Office. For more information call the Louisiana Athletics Box Office at (337) 482-4685.
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
For the latest on Louisiana Men's Basketball, stay tuned to RaginCajuns.com and follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (RaginCajunsMBB).
Louisiana pulled off a gritty, 62-60, win over Southern Miss on Saturday. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil was the only Cajun in double figure with 10 points but it was the defense that held firm for the win. That game saw 11 lead changes and Louisiana's six-point lead late in the second half was the largest of the game for both sides.
Arkansas State, the preseason favorite in the Sun Belt Conference, earned a 95-70 win over ULM last Saturday. Despite the big win, the Red Wolves had lost four of five with the only win over Southern Miss. They enter the final week of the regular season in a three-way tie for second place with South Alabama and Troy and sit a game behind James Madison for the regular season title.
MEDIA CENTER
Story Lines
• With Louisiana's win over Southern Miss on Saturday, the Cajuns are 4-0 against opponents the second time around with wins over ULM, Texas State, Troy, and Southern Miss all on the road.
• The Cajuns have won seven straight in the series in the Cajundome, a streak that stretches back to 2019.
• Louisiana is 11-4 this season when holding opponents to under 70 points. When the opponent scores 70 or more the Cajuns are winless in 14 games.
• Louisiana has won four of the last five games. In those games, they are holding opponents to just 67.0 points per night. Three of the four victories have come by three points or fewer.
• Mostapha El Moutaouakkil continues to produce in SBC play. The junior is scoring (16.9) and rebounding (6.5) in SBC games. He is 36th in the country in free throw makes (132) and 43rd in attempts (172).
• Louisiana is second in the SBC in free throw shooting in conference play at .777. The team is third in the league at .737 for the entire season.
• With a win the Ragin' Cajuns will clinch at least a .500 record in Sun Belt Conference play and avoid playing on Tuesday in the opening round of the SBC Tournament.
GAME 30 PREVIEW – Louisiana (11-18, 8-8 SBC) vs. Arkansas State (20-9, 11-5 SBC)
Date/Time: February 26, 2025 / 7:30 p.m.
Site: Lafayette, Louisiana
Arena: Cajundome (12,362)
Tickets
RADIO/TV
TV: ESPN+
Talent: Dan McDonald (pxp), Eric Mouton (analyst)
Radio: KPEL 96.5 FM / The Varsity Network
Talent: Dawson Eiserloh (pxp)
LIVE STATS/SOCIAL MEDIA
Live Stats: Cajunstats.com
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsMBB | #GeauxCajuns
SERIES HISTORY
Overall: Louisiana leads, 61-31
In Lafayette: Louisiana leads, 37-9
In Jonesboro: Louisiana leads, 23-21
Neutral: Tied, 1-1
Streak: Arkansas State, +2
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Season tickets are available by visiting the Louisiana Athletics Box Office. For more information call the Louisiana Athletics Box Office at (337) 482-4685.
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
For the latest on Louisiana Men's Basketball, stay tuned to RaginCajuns.com and follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (RaginCajunsMBB).
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