- Matchup: Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs Troy Trojans
- Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Venue: Trojan Arena, Troy, AL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (10-19) head to Trojan Arena on Tuesday as they take on the Troy Trojans (18-11).
In their most recent outing, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns secured a victory against Texas State, winning 67-54. Louisiana showcased an impressive field goal percentage of 48.9% (22 of 45) and sunk 9 of their 13 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Ragin’ Cajuns converted 14 of 19 shots, achieving a 73.7% success rate. On the boards, they collected 26 rebounds, 7 of which were offensive. They also provided 9 assists, forced 15 turnovers from their opponents, and registered 7 steals. Defensively, Louisiana allowed Texas State to shoot 37.3% from the field, as the opposing team made 19 out of 51 attempts. Texas State managed 6 assists and 5 steals while grabbing 27 rebounds (9 offensive, 18 defensive) but did not achieve any blocks. The Bobcats made 77.8% of their free throws, converting 14 of 18 attempts. In terms of fouls, Louisiana committed 18 while Texas State had 19.
Jaxon Olvera was a standout performer in the game, finishing with a shooting percentage of 50.0%. He played for 27 minutes, recorded 4 rebounds, provided 1 assist, and scored a total of 20 points on 7 of 14 shooting.
The Ragin’ Cajuns come into this matchup with a record of 10-19 this season. They average 11.0 turnovers per game and commit 18.9 fouls per game. As a team, Louisiana is grabbing 30.1 rebounds per contest and has accumulated 306 assists this season, ranking 348th in Division 1 assists. They have a 3-point shooting percentage of 34.0%, making 226 of 664 attempts, and shoot 70.9% from the free-throw line. On average, they score 63.0 points per game, placing them 361st nationally, while shooting 40.4% from the field.
On the defensive side, the Ragin’ Cajuns force 11.6 turnovers per game and draw 14.9 fouls. They rank 55th in college basketball regarding assists allowed, with 322 surrendered this season. Louisiana allows a field goal percentage of 45.5% (665 of 1,463), yielding 34.0 rebounds per game. They concede 36.0% from beyond the arc and are ranked 66th in terms of points allowed per game, giving up 69.3.
In their last game, the Troy Trojans suffered a defeat, losing 65-54 to South Alabama. In the rebounding department, Troy allowed South Alabama to secure 30 total rebounds, including 7 offensive boards. Shooting from distance, Troy ended up hitting only 27.6% (8 of 29) and managed 9 of 13 from the free-throw line, translating to 69.2%. The Trojans allowed South Alabama to convert 24 of 55 field goal attempts, corresponding to a shooting percentage of 43.6%. At the end of the game, Troy shot just 24.5%, sinking 13 of 53 attempts from the field. In terms of three-point shooting, Troy made 10 out of 42 attempts, equating to a dismal 23.8%. They also converted 18 of their free-throw attempts for a percentage of 78.3%. South Alabama was called for 16 fouls, leading to 23 attempts at the charity stripe for the Trojans. Troy committed 9 turnovers while securing 35 rebounds in total, comprising 23 defensive and 12 offensive.
Cooper Campbell was notable for the Trojans, scoring 26 points in 35 minutes on the court, though he did not register an assist. He hit 8 out of 19 shots, giving him a shooting percentage of 42.1% while failing to capture any rebounds.
Troy holds a record of 18-11 for the current season. The Trojans commit an average of 16.9 fouls per game and convert 73.0% of their free throws. They provide 15.8 assists per game, ranking 74th in Division 1, and turn the ball over 11.8 times per outing. Troy has tallied 2,336 points this season, averaging 80.6 points per game, and they pull down 38.5 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Trojans hit 44.3% of their field goal attempts, which ranks them 239th in the nation.
Defensively, the Trojans are positioned 204th in Division 1 for points allowed, conceding 74.4 per contest. They force an average of 13.0 turnovers each game and permit their opponents to shoot 43.7% from the field (ranked 160th in D-1). Troy’s defense allows a 3-point shooting percentage of 32.2% (217 of 673) and their opponents connect on 69.5% of their free-throw attempts. Troy yields 13.4 assists and 35.8 rebounds per game, placing them 184th and 260th in the respective categories.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Troy
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