https://admin.ragincajuns.com/rss.aspx?path=mbballLatest news items for Louisiana Ragin' Cajunsmatt.sullivan@louisiana.edu (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns)en-us60https://ragincajuns.com/news/2026/3/11/athletics-looking-past-the-record-inside-the-bird-cagehttps://ragincajuns.com/news/2026/3/11/athletics-looking-past-the-record-inside-the-bird-cageAthletics, Men's Basketball

Well, it's been a while since I've written.]]>The "Voice of the Ragin' Cajuns" Jay Walker calling action during a Louisiana Men's Basketball game against Norfolk State on December 28, 2025 at the CajundomeWed, 11 Mar 2026 15:42:00 CST426555https://ragincajuns.com/news/2026/2/16/louisiana-athletics-mourns-the-passing-of-dwight-bo-lamarhttps://ragincajuns.com/news/2026/2/16/louisiana-athletics-mourns-the-passing-of-dwight-bo-lamarAthletics, Men's Basketball

Louisiana Athletics and the entire Ragin' Cajuns community mourn the passing of UL Hall of Fame basketball standout Dwight "Bo" Lamar, who died early Monday in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. He was 74.]]>Bo Lamar Memorial GraphicMon, 16 Feb 2026 15:45:00 CST426462https://ragincajuns.com/news/2026/3/4/mens-basketball-cajuns-battle-behind-finister-olvera-in-sbc-tournament-clash-with-jmuhttps://ragincajuns.com/news/2026/3/4/mens-basketball-cajuns-battle-behind-finister-olvera-in-sbc-tournament-clash-with-jmuMen's Basketball

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Men's Basketball team received big scoring nights from Jaxon Olvera and Dorian Finister, but James Madison's offensive efficiency proved decisive as the Dukes captured an 87-72 victory on Wednesday, March 4 in the second round of the 2026 Visit Pensacola Sun Belt Conference Men's Basketball Championship tournament at the Pensacola Bay Center.]]>MBB Dorian Finister Drives to the Basket vs. JMU 03.04.26Wed, 4 Mar 2026 22:58:00 CST626535https://ragincajuns.com/news/2026/3/3/mens-basketball-second-half-spurt-propels-cajuns-to-sbc-second-round-84-75https://ragincajuns.com/news/2026/3/3/mens-basketball-second-half-spurt-propels-cajuns-to-sbc-second-round-84-75Men's Basketball

Jaxon Olvera poured in a career-high 29 points, and Louisiana used a decisive 13-0 run early in the second half to pull away for an 84-75 victory over Georgia State in the opening round of the Visit Pensacola Sun Belt Conference Men's Basketball Tournament presented by Air Force Reserve.]]>Louisiana's Jaxon Olvera drives past Georgia State's Jelani Hamilton on Tuesday in the 2026 Visit Pensacola Sun Belt Conference Men's Basketball ChampionshipsTue, 3 Mar 2026 21:13:00 CST626532https://ragincajuns.com/news/2026/3/2/mens-basketball-louisiana-basketball-preview-vs-georgia-state-sbc-championshipshttps://ragincajuns.com/news/2026/3/2/mens-basketball-louisiana-basketball-preview-vs-georgia-state-sbc-championshipsMen's Basketball

Familiar foes meet once again when No. 12-seeded Louisiana opens play in the 2026 Visit Pensacola Sun Belt Conference Men's Basketball Championship Presented by Air Force Reserve against No. 13-seeded Georgia State on Tuesday at the Pensacola Bay Center.]]>LAFAYETTE, LA - JANUARY 29: De'Vion Lavergne #6 of the Ragin' Cajuns dribbles during Louisiana v Georgia State Men's Basketball at the Cajundome on January 29, 2026 in Lafayette, Louisiana. (Photo by Benjamin R. Massey/Ragin’ Cajuns Athletics)Mon, 2 Mar 2026 22:28:00 CST626529https://ragincajuns.com/news/2026/2/28/mens-basketball-louisiana-draws-georgia-state-to-open-sbc-championship-tournamenthttps://ragincajuns.com/news/2026/2/28/mens-basketball-louisiana-draws-georgia-state-to-open-sbc-championship-tournamentMen's Basketball

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Men's Basketball team is set to open play in the 2026 Visit Pensacola Sun Belt Men's Basketball Championship tournament presented by Air Force Reserve on Tuesday, March 3 when it faces Georgia State in the event's opening round.]]>LAFAYETTE, LA - FEBRUARY 21: De'Vion Lavergne #6 of the Ragin' Cajuns dribbles during Louisiana v Texas State Men's Basketball at the Cajundome on February 21, 2026 in Lafayette, Louisiana. (Photo by Benjamin R. Massey/Ragin’ Cajuns Athletics)Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:29:00 CST626520https://ragincajuns.com/news/2026/2/27/mens-basketball-louisiana-falls-in-regular-season-finale-at-a-state-81-58https://ragincajuns.com/news/2026/2/27/mens-basketball-louisiana-falls-in-regular-season-finale-at-a-state-81-58Men's Basketball

Arkansas State used a dominant first half and a decisive run early in the second to pull away from Louisiana for an 81-58 Sun Belt Conference victory Friday night at First National Bank Arena.]]>LAFAYETTE, LA - FEBRUARY 19: Karris Bilal #8 of the Ragin' Cajuns dribbles during Louisiana v Arkansas State Men's Basketball at the Cajundome on February 19, 2026 in Lafayette, Louisiana. (Photo by Benjamin R. Massey/Ragin’ Cajuns Athletics)Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:50:00 CST626517https://ragincajuns.com/news/2026/2/27/mens-basketball-louisiana-basketball-preview-at-arkansas-statehttps://ragincajuns.com/news/2026/2/27/mens-basketball-louisiana-basketball-preview-at-arkansas-stateMen's Basketball

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball team wraps up the 2025-26 regular season on Friday when it visits Arkansas State in a Sun Belt Conference game at First National Bank Arena.]]>LAFAYETTE, LA - FEBRUARY 19: Karris Bilal #8 of the Ragin' Cajuns shoots the ball during Louisiana v Arkansas State Men's Basketball at the Cajundome on February 19, 2026 in Lafayette, Louisiana. (Photo by Benjamin R. Massey/Ragin’ Cajuns Athletics)Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:02:00 CST626514https://ragincajuns.com/news/2026/2/24/mens-basketball-strong-second-half-carrie-troy-past-louisiana-78-59https://ragincajuns.com/news/2026/2/24/mens-basketball-strong-second-half-carrie-troy-past-louisiana-78-59Men's Basketball

Jerrel Bellamy scored a career-high 25 points to lead four players in double figures as Troy pulled away in the second half for a 78-59 victory over Louisiana on Tuesday night at Trojan Arena before a crowd of 3,035.]]>LAFAYETTE, LA - JANUARY 10: Karris Bilal #8 of the Ragin' Cajuns lays the ball up during Louisiana v Troy Men's Basketball at the Cajundome on January 10, 2026 in Lafayette, Louisiana. (Photo by Benjamin R. Massey/Ragin’ Cajuns Athletics)Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:16:00 CST626503https://ragincajuns.com/news/2026/2/23/mens-basketball-louisiana-basketball-preview-at-troyhttps://ragincajuns.com/news/2026/2/23/mens-basketball-louisiana-basketball-preview-at-troyMen's Basketball

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball team looks to move up in the Sun Belt Conference standings heading into next week's Visit Pensacola Sun Belt Basketball Championships when it opens the final week of the regular season at Troy on Tuesday at Trojan Arena.]]>LAFAYETTE, LA - FEBRUARY 21: Dariyus Woodson #4 of the Ragin' Cajuns celebrates a three during Louisiana v Texas State Men's Basketball at the Cajundome on February 21, 2026 in Lafayette, Louisiana. (Photo by Benjamin R. Massey/Ragin’ Cajuns Athletics)Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:10:00 CST626498