Arkansas State Defeats Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 79-62
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Cajundome
Arkansas State Red Wolves 79, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?
Arkansas State Red Wolves beat Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 79-62 at Cajundome on February 19, 2026.
Who was favored in Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?
Arkansas State Red Wolves were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -395 (about 80% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Arkansas State Red Wolves defeated the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 79-62 at the Cajundome. This victory further solidified Arkansas State's position in the NCAAB standings, showcasing their strength against a struggling Louisiana team. The Ragin' Cajuns, with a home record of 9-19, have faced significant challenges this season, while the Red Wolves improved their record to 17-11 with this win.
Arkansas State entered the game with a recent form of 4-6 over their last ten games, but they had been averaging an impressive 81.1 points per game while allowing 76.7. Their performance in this game reflected their scoring capabilities, as they maintained a strong offensive presence throughout. In contrast, Louisiana's recent form showed a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, with an average of 67.8 points scored and 70.2 points allowed. Despite a few recent victories, the Ragin' Cajuns were on a two-game losing streak leading into this contest.
Historically, Arkansas State has had the upper hand in their recent meetings with Louisiana, winning all previous encounters in the 2025 season. In their last two matchups, the Red Wolves defeated the Ragin' Cajuns 83-64 and 83-63, indicating a consistent trend of dominance.
The game was influenced by the odds provided by DraftKings, which had Arkansas State favored by 8.5 points with a total set at 144.5. The betting lines reflected the expectation of a competitive game, but Arkansas State's performance exceeded those expectations.
Conditions in the Cajundome were typical for a basketball game, with fans present to support their home team. However, the Ragin' Cajuns struggled to capitalize on their home-court advantage, which has been a recurring theme this season.
As the game progressed, Arkansas State's offensive execution became evident, particularly in the second half, where they pulled away from Louisiana. The scoring plays highlighted a series of free throws and layups that contributed to their lead. Key players like TJ Caldwell and Jaxon Ellingsworth made significant contributions, with Caldwell making crucial free throws and Ellingsworth adding points with a layup.
Overall, the game underscored the challenges faced by Louisiana as they continue to seek improvement in their performance. Meanwhile, Arkansas State's ability to secure a convincing win positions them favorably as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ARST -8.5 | 144.5 o -108 / u -112 | Arkansas State Red Wolves -395 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns +310 |
Leaders
- PointsJaxon Olvera18Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- AssistsDe'Vion Lavergne3Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- ReboundsKarris Bilal6Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- PointsChandler Jackson31Arkansas State Red Wolves
- AssistsChandler Jackson2Arkansas State Red Wolves
- ReboundsJalen Hampton12Arkansas State Red Wolves
Recent form
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Last 10: 5-5Streak L267.8 scored · 70.2 allowed per game3-2 at home
- L72-83at Old Dominion MonarchsFeb 16
- L65-69vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersFeb 13
- W85-80vs Central Michigan ChippewasFeb 7
- W64-61at James Madison DukesFeb 5
- W69-60vs Georgia Southern EaglesJan 31
- W82-72vs Georgia State PanthersJan 30
- L58-72at App State MountaineersJan 22
- W59-56at South Alabama JaguarsJan 17
- L54-59at Texas State BobcatsJan 15
- L70-90vs Troy TrojansJan 10
Arkansas State Red Wolves
Last 10: 4-6Streak L181.1 scored · 76.7 allowed per game2-3 away
- L88-92vs South Alabama JaguarsFeb 14
- W103-70vs UL Monroe WarhawksFeb 12
- W91-54vs Bowling Green FalconsFeb 7
- W70-66at Coastal Carolina ChanticleersFeb 5
- L61-70vs Marshall Thundering HerdJan 31
- L71-75vs Old Dominion MonarchsJan 29
- L81-82at Georgia State PanthersJan 24
- W85-68at Georgia Southern EaglesJan 23
- L74-99at Troy TrojansJan 17
- L87-91at South Alabama JaguarsJan 16
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 22-12 | - | 12-6 |
| South Alabama | 21-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Arkansas State | 20-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Marshall | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Coastal Carolina | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| App State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| James Madison | 18-15 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Southern Miss | 19-16 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 21-16 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Old Dominion | 12-21 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Louisiana | 11-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Georgia State | 10-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| UL Monroe | 4-28 | 11 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Arkansas State Red Wolves | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-48 | 24-74 |
| Field goal % | 58 | 32 |
| Three-pointers | 3-14 | 6-23 |
| Three-point % | 21 | 26 |
| Free throws | 20-28 | 8-11 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 47 | 26 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 37 | 12 |
| Assists | 5 | 8 |
| Steals | 2 | 8 |
| Blocks | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 3 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 2 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 16 | 5 |
| Points in the paint | 46 | 14 |
| Fouls | 14 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 17 | 11 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 53 | 42 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half41-37TJ Caldwell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-38De'Vion Lavergne makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-40De'Vion Lavergne makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half41-41Jaxon Olvera makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-42Jaxon Olvera makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-42Chandler Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-42Chandler Jackson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half44-44Jaxon Olvera makes driving layup (Dorian Finister assists)
- 2nd Half46-44Jalen Hampton makes layup
- 2nd Half47-44Jalen Hampton makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half49-44Chandler Jackson makes 5-foot jumper
- 2nd Half49-46Dorian Finister makes driving layup
- 2nd Half49-47Dorian Finister makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half50-47Joey Chammaa makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-49Dorian Finister makes 13-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half51-49Joey Chammaa makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-49Joey Chammaa makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-49Jaxon Ellingsworth makes 27-foot three pointer (Joey Chammaa assists)
- 2nd Half55-51De'Vion Lavergne makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-51Aly Tounkara makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half59-51Joey Chammaa makes driving layup
- 2nd Half61-51Chandler Jackson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half62-51Joey Chammaa makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-51Joey Chammaa makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-53De'Vion Lavergne makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half65-53Jalen Hampton makes layup
- 2nd Half65-55Dorian Finister makes driving layup
- 2nd Half67-55Christian Harmon makes driving layup
- 2nd Half67-57Jaxon Olvera makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half68-57Matt Hayman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-57Jaxon Ellingsworth makes driving layup
- 2nd Half70-60Dorian Finister makes 27-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half71-60TJ Caldwell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-60TJ Caldwell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-60Jaxon Ellingsworth makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-61Dorian Finister makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-62Dorian Finister makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-62Jaxon Ellingsworth makes layup
- 2nd Half77-62Chandler Jackson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half79-62Christian Harmon makes driving layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, below favours Arkansas State Red Wolves.
Venue
- CajundomeLafayette, LA
- Attendance2552
- OfficialsPatrick Evans, Garrick Shannon, Owen Shortt
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