- Matchup: Georgia State Panthers vs Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns
- Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Venue: Cajundome, Lafayette, LA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (5-16) aim to secure a victory against the Georgia State Panthers (9-12) this Thursday at the Cajundome.
In their last outing, the Georgia State Panthers faced off against Arkansas State, clinching a narrow win with a score of 82-81. The Panthers committed 16 fouls, while Arkansas State recorded 17. From beyond the arc, Georgia State converted 8 of 24 attempts. Arkansas State excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 17 of 19 for an impressive 89.5%. They secured 35 rebounds (9 offensive and 26 defensive) but did not record a block. Arkansas State also had 17 assists and 5 steals. Defensively, Georgia State allowed Arkansas State to shoot 49.1% from the field, hitting 28 of 57 attempts. The Panthers themselves dished out 15 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and made 10 steals. In terms of rebounding, they secured 16 boards, with 3 coming offensively. Georgia State excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 20 of 22 attempts for a success rate of 90.9%, while finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% (25 of 53) and sinking 12 of 27 three-point attempts.
A standout performer was Jelani Hamilton, who scored an impressive 38 points on 12 of 21 shooting. He logged 38 minutes on the court and grabbed 3 rebounds while shooting 57.1% from the field, contributing 1 assist.
Georgia State enters this clash with a record of 9-12 this season. They average 11.8 turnovers and commit 18.8 fouls per game. As a team, they average 35.8 rebounds and have tallied 250 assists this season, ranking 305th nationally in assists per game. The Panthers are shooting 32.7% on three-pointers (189 of 578) and excel at the free-throw line, with a percentage of 78.5%. Their scoring average stands at 71.1 points per game, ranking them 304th in Division 1, alongside a field goal percentage of 38.7%.
On the defensive end, the Panthers generate an average of 12.4 turnovers per game while committing 18.6 fouls. They limit opponents to 33.7% shooting from three-point range and rank 185th nationally in points allowed per game at 73.7. The Panthers concede a field goal percentage of 42.3% (534 of 1,263) and allow 38.9 rebounds per contest, ranking 228th in the country for assists surrendered with 284 this season.
In their previous match, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns suffered a defeat against Appalachian State, ending the game at 72-58. They secured 15 defensive and 5 offensive rebounds for a total of 20 rebounds. The Ragin’ Cajuns turned the ball over 5 times while managing 6 steals during the game. Opponents committed 15 fouls, giving Louisiana 9 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 8 for an 88.9% success rate. The Ragin’ Cajuns struggled from beyond the arc, making just 6 of 25 attempts (24.0%). For the game, Louisiana shot 22 of 58 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 37.9%. They allowed Appalachian State to convert 25 of 48 field goals for a shooting efficiency of 52.1%. Additionally, the Ragin’ Cajuns permitted Appalachian State 31 total rebounds (8 offensive).
Dorian Finister was a key player for the Ragin’ Cajuns, scoring 16 points in 34 minutes without any assists. He managed to make 4 of 10 shots for a shooting percentage of 40.0% and grabbed 2 rebounds.
The Ragin’ Cajuns currently hold a record of 5-16 for the season. They commit an average of 19.0 fouls per game and have a free-throw percentage of 67.7%. Their assist average is 10.5 (358th in the nation) while turning the ball over 11.7 times per game. The Ragin’ Cajuns have scored 1,262 points (60.1 per game) and average 29.9 boards per game. Offensively, they are hitting 39.5% from the field, ranking 356th nationally.
Louisiana’s defense gives up 37.1% on three-pointers (147 of 396), while opponents shoot 70.8% from the free-throw line. They allow 12.2 assists and 34.7 rebounds per game, ranking 87th and 197th in college basketball, respectively. The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 68th in points allowed per game at 69.2. They force their opponents into 11.3 turnovers per game and allow a field goal percentage of 45.2% (258th in college basketball).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back Louisiana
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