Ragin' Cajuns Defeat Panthers 82-72 in NCAAB Clash
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Cajundome
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 82, Georgia State Panthers 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Georgia State Panthers vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns beat Georgia State Panthers 82-72 at Cajundome on January 29, 2026.
Who was favored in Georgia State Panthers vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?
Georgia State Panthers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -120 (about 55% implied). The underdog won.
In an exciting matchup at the Cajundome, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns secured a decisive victory over the Georgia State Panthers, winning 82-72. This game was particularly noteworthy as it marked a turnaround for the Ragin' Cajuns, who had struggled in their previous encounters, including a loss to the same Panthers earlier in the season.
The Ragin' Cajuns entered the game with a record of 6-16, while the Panthers stood at 9-13. Louisiana's recent form showed a mixed bag, with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games, but they were on a one-game losing streak leading into this contest. Their average scoring during this stretch was 64.4 points per game, while they allowed 67.1 points. In contrast, Georgia State had been performing notably better, boasting a 7-3 record in their last ten games and riding a four-game winning streak. The Panthers averaged 77.5 points scored while allowing 70.5 in that same period.
At home, the Ragin' Cajuns had a record of 2-3 in their last five games, while their away record mirrored that at 2-3. The Panthers, meanwhile, were strong on the road with a 3-2 record in their last five away games. This contrast in home and away performance added an intriguing layer to the matchup.
In their previous meeting earlier in the season, the Ragin' Cajuns fell to the Panthers with a score of 70-94, making this game a chance for redemption. The injury report did not indicate any significant absences for either team, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups.
The betting lines reflected the competitive nature of the game, with DraftKings listing Georgia State as 1.5-point favorites. The total for the game was set at 129.5, with odds of -112.0 for the over and -108.0 for the under. Louisiana's moneyline was priced at +100, while Georgia State's was -120, indicating a slight edge for the visitors in the betting market.
The game conditions were favorable, with no adverse weather or venue issues reported, allowing both teams to focus on their performance. As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a back-and-forth contest, but the Ragin' Cajuns ultimately pulled away in the second half. Key moments included a series of scoring plays that highlighted the Cajuns' offensive prowess, such as Malachi Brown's 25-foot three-point jumper and Dorian Finister's contributions from the free-throw line.
With this victory, the Ragin' Cajuns not only improved their record but also gained a much-needed boost in confidence as they look to build on this success in the remainder of the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | GAST -1.5 | 129.5 o -112 / u -108 | Georgia State Panthers -120 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns +100 |
Leaders
- PointsDe'Vion Lavergne23Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- AssistsDe'Vion Lavergne7Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- ReboundsJaxon Olvera7Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- PointsMalachi Brown25Georgia State Panthers
- AssistsMicah Tucker3Georgia State Panthers
- ReboundsJoah Chappelle8Georgia State Panthers
Recent form
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Last 10: 4-6Streak L164.4 scored · 67.1 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L58-72at App State MountaineersJan 22
- W59-56at South Alabama JaguarsJan 17
- L54-59at Texas State BobcatsJan 15
- L70-90vs Troy TrojansJan 10
- W85-79vs UL Monroe WarhawksJan 9
- L67-74vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesJan 3
- L58-63vs South Alabama JaguarsDec 31
- W63-54vs Norfolk State SpartansDec 28
- W76-62at UL Monroe WarhawksDec 20
- L54-62at Southern Miss Golden EaglesDec 19
Georgia State Panthers
Last 10: 7-3Streak W477.5 scored · 70.5 allowed per game3-2 away
- W82-81vs Arkansas State Red WolvesJan 24
- W69-62vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesJan 23
- W77-57at UL Monroe WarhawksJan 17
- W81-73vs Marshall Thundering HerdJan 10
- L50-52vs App State MountaineersJan 9
- W89-71at Coastal Carolina ChanticleersJan 3
- L80-84at Marshall Thundering HerdDec 31
- W110-72vs Columbia (SC) Fighting KoalasDec 28
- W70-63at App State MountaineersDec 20
- L67-90at Georgia Southern EaglesDec 19
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 | Georgia State Panthers | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 17-55 | 28-56 |
| Field goal % | 31 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 5-22 | 9-18 |
| Three-point % | 23 | 50 |
| Free throws | 33-35 | 17-21 |
| Free throw % | 94 | 81 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 17 | 25 |
| Assists | 5 | 15 |
| Steals | 7 | 4 |
| Blocks | 1 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 18 | 32 |
| Fouls | 17 | 23 |
| Largest lead | 1 | 26 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 3 | 94 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half40-58Dorian Finister makes 4-foot pullup jump shot (De'Vion Lavergne assists)
- 2nd Half42-58Malachi Brown makes layup
- 2nd Half43-58Malachi Brown makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half44-58Jakai Newton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-58Jakai Newton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-60Karris Bilal makes 11-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half46-60Jelani Hamilton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-60Jelani Hamilton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-60Jelani Hamilton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-60Jelani Hamilton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-60Joah Chappelle makes layup (Micah Tucker assists)
- 2nd Half51-62De'Vion Lavergne makes 19-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half52-62Jakai Newton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-62Jakai Newton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-63Kyran Ratliff makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-63Jakai Newton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-63Jakai Newton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-63Malachi Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-63Malachi Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-64Karris Bilal makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-65Karris Bilal makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-65Malachi Brown makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half60-67De'Vion Lavergne makes 20-foot jumper
- 2nd Half60-69Todd Jones Jr. makes layup (De'Vion Lavergne assists)
- 2nd Half63-69Malachi Brown makes 28-foot three point jumper (Micah Tucker assists)
- 2nd Half63-70De'Vion Lavergne makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-71De'Vion Lavergne makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-71Malachi Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-71Malachi Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-73Dorian Finister makes 2-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half65-74Dorian Finister makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-75Dorian Finister makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-75Malachi Brown makes 18-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half67-77Todd Jones Jr. makes 2-foot dunk (Jaxon Olvera assists)
- 2nd Half69-77Jakai Newton makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-79Dorian Finister makes 4-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half69-80De'Vion Lavergne makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-80Malachi Brown makes 25-foot three point jumper (Micah Tucker assists)
- 2nd Half72-81Dorian Finister makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-82Dorian Finister makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, below favours Georgia State Panthers.
Venue
- CajundomeLafayette, LA
- Attendance2436
- OfficialsJoe Lindsay, Josue Nieves, Lucas Santos
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