- Matchup: Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs James Madison Dukes
- Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Venue: Atlantic Union Bank Center, Harrisonburg, VA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (7-16) are heading to the Atlantic Union Bank Center on Wednesday in hopes of defeating the James Madison Dukes (11-12).
In their previous game, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns faced Georgia Southern and emerged victorious with a score of 69-60. Louisiana recorded an impressive 50.0% field goal shooting, making 25 of 50 attempts, and successfully converted 9 of 18 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they made 10 out of 14 shots for a 71.4% success rate. The Ragin’ Cajuns collected 27 rebounds, including 5 offensive boards, along with 12 assists, and forced their opponents into 14 turnovers while securing 7 steals. Defensively, Louisiana limited Georgia Southern to a 38.5% shooting accuracy (20 out of 52). Georgia Southern managed 9 assists and collected 25 rebounds (8 offensive, 17 defensive), but did not register any blocks. Georgia Southern shot at 86.7% from the free-throw line, converting 13 of 15 attempts, and made 7 of 21 shots from beyond the three-point line. In terms of fouls, the Ragin’ Cajuns committed 14 fouls while Georgia Southern had 12.
De’Vion Lavergne was a standout performer in this matchup, shooting 55.6% from the field, contributing 1 assist, playing for 36 minutes, grabbing 2 rebounds, and scoring a total of 17 points on 5 of 9 shooting.
Louisiana enters this game with a season record of 7-16. The team averages 61.4 points per game (ranked 364th in the nation) and has a field goal shooting percentage of 40.4%. The Ragin’ Cajuns are making 33.0% of their three-point attempts (181 of 548) and converting 68.7% of their free throws. On average, they secure 30.2 rebounds per game and have distributed 248 assists this season, ranking 341st in NCAA Division I for total assists. The team averages 11.6 turnovers per game and commits 18.9 personal fouls.
On the defensive end, the Ragin’ Cajuns force their opponents into an average of 11.2 turnovers per game and commit 14.3 personal fouls. They rank 81st in NCAA basketball for opponent assists allowed, having given up 270 this season. Louisiana allows an average opponent field goal percentage of 44.3% (517 of 1,168) and gives up 34.3 rebounds per game as a team. Opponents are shooting 36.2% from three-point territory which places them 65th in the NCAA for points allowed per game (68.9).
In their last outing, the James Madison Dukes were defeated by Southern Miss with a final score of 73-65. The Dukes managed to gather 19 defensive rebounds and 5 offensive boards for a total of 24. They committed 10 turnovers but managed to secure 7 steals in this game. Southern Miss was called for 18 personal fouls, granting the Dukes 26 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 15 for a rate of 57.7%. From three-point range, James Madison made 4 of 20 attempts (20.0%). Overall, the Dukes shot 43.4% from the field, hitting 23 of 53 shots. They allowed Southern Miss to shoot 45.7% from the field by conceding 21 out of 46 attempts and finished with a 30.0% success rate from three-point land, making 3 of 10 attempts and sinking 28 of 34 free throws (82.4%). On the boards, James Madison allowed Southern Miss to collect 31 rebounds (6 offensive).
Bradley Douglas made significant contributions for the Dukes, going 6 of 16 in his shooting, resulting in a shooting percentage of 37.5%, though he did not register any rebounds. He scored 18 points in 34 minutes of action and dished out 2 assists.
James Madison currently holds a record of 11-12 for the year. Offensively, the Dukes are shooting 44.3% from the field, ranking 247th in Division I. They have accumulated a total of 1,712 points this season (averaging 74.4 points per game) and secure 36.5 rebounds per contest. Their assist rate stands at 13.1 per game (256th in Division I), and they average 11.8 turnovers per game. The Dukes commit 19.8 personal fouls per game and convert 70.4% of their free-throw attempts.
On the defensive front, James Madison allows opponents to shoot 33.5% from three-point distance (173 of 516), while teams are making 72.1% of their foul shots. They are conceding an average of 12.3 assists and 36.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 95th and 274th in NCAA basketball, respectively. The Dukes are 237th in the country regarding points allowed per game, giving up an average of 75.7 points while forcing their opponents into 8.8 turnovers per game and permitting a 43.1% shooting percentage (146th in the nation).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Take James Madison
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