Arkansas State Dominates Louisiana in Final Showdown
Friday, February 27, 2026, 9:10 PM ET · First National Bank Arena
Arkansas State Red Wolves 81, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 58, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs Arkansas State Red Wolves?
Arkansas State Red Wolves beat Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 81-58 at First National Bank Arena on February 27, 2026.
Who was favored in Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs Arkansas State Red Wolves?
Arkansas State Red Wolves were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1450 (about 94% implied). The favorite won.
The Arkansas State Red Wolves secured a decisive victory over the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, finishing the game with a score of 81-58 at the First National Bank Arena. This win marks Arkansas State's continued dominance over Louisiana, as they have now won all three meetings between the two teams this season. Their previous encounters included a 79-62 victory just days prior on February 20, 2026, and an 83-64 win on February 27, 2025.
Arkansas State entered the game with a solid home record of 20-11 and had been performing well recently, winning six of their last ten games. They were on a three-game winning streak, averaging 83.5 points scored per game while allowing 74.9 points. Their last five games showed an impressive scoring average of 92.2 points per game, indicating a strong offensive performance leading up to this matchup. In contrast, Louisiana's record stood at 10-21, and they had struggled in their recent outings, losing their last game against Troy Trojans and averaging just 68.3 points scored while allowing 70.8 points in their last ten games.
The game was heavily favored in Arkansas State's direction, with DraftKings setting the odds at ARST -13.5 and a total of 146.5. The home team was listed with a moneyline of -1450.0, while Louisiana's moneyline was set at 850.0, reflecting the perceived disparity in team strength.
In terms of player performance, Arkansas State's scoring was bolstered by key plays in the second half. Notable moments included Jalen Hampton's three-foot dunk, Christian Harmon's long-range three-pointer, and Royal Blue Smith's layup, which contributed to the team's commanding lead. Louisiana struggled to keep pace, with their scoring efforts falling short.
The conditions at the arena were conducive for basketball, and the home crowd provided a significant advantage for Arkansas State. The Red Wolves capitalized on this atmosphere, demonstrating their ability to perform under pressure and maintain their winning streak against a rival team.
Overall, this matchup highlighted Arkansas State's strong form as they continue to build momentum heading into the latter part of the season, while Louisiana will need to regroup and address their challenges as they move forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ARST -13.5 | 146.5 o -110 / u -110 | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns +850 · Arkansas State Red Wolves -1450 |
Leaders
- PointsTJ Caldwell19Arkansas State Red Wolves
- AssistsMatt Hayman5Arkansas State Red Wolves
- ReboundsJalen Hampton10Arkansas State Red Wolves
- PointsKarris Bilal15Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- AssistsDe'Vion Lavergne4Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- ReboundsJaxon Olvera14Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Recent form
Arkansas State Red Wolves
Last 10: 6-4Streak W383.5 scored · 74.9 allowed per game3-3 at home
- W89-84vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesFeb 25
- W102-94at UL Monroe WarhawksFeb 21
- W79-62at Louisiana Ragin' CajunsFeb 20
- 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
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Last 10: 5-5Streak L168.3 scored · 70.8 allowed per game1-3 away
- L59-78at Troy TrojansFeb 25
- W67-54vs Texas State BobcatsFeb 21
- L62-79vs Arkansas State Red WolvesFeb 20
- 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
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 | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | Arkansas State Red Wolves |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 20-64 | 29-62 |
| Field goal % | 31 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 6-22 | 11-32 |
| Three-point % | 27 | 34 |
| Free throws | 12-23 | 12-24 |
| Free throw % | 52 | 50 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 49 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 34 | 40 |
| Assists | 9 | 19 |
| Steals | 9 | 2 |
| Blocks | 3 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 4 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 14 |
| Points in the paint | 18 | 36 |
| Fouls | 22 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 27 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 98 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half22-43Jalen Hampton makes layup
- 2nd Half22-45Matt Hayman makes 1-foot dunk (Christian Harmon assists)
- 2nd Half22-47Aly Tounkara makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half22-48Christian Harmon makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half22-49Christian Harmon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half24-49Jeremiah Evans makes 8-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half26-49Karris Bilal makes layup (De'Vion Lavergne assists)
- 2nd Half27-49Karris Bilal makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half29-49Jeremiah Evans makes layup (De'Vion Lavergne assists)
- 2nd Half30-49Karris Bilal makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half31-49Karris Bilal makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half31-51TJ Caldwell makes layup
- 2nd Half34-51Jaxon Olvera makes 25-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half34-54TJ Caldwell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Christian Harmon assists)
- 2nd Half37-54Dariyus Woodson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jaxon Olvera assists)
- 2nd Half37-55TJ Caldwell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half37-56TJ Caldwell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half37-59TJ Caldwell makes 24-foot three point jumper (Joey Chammaa assists)
- 2nd Half38-59Karris Bilal makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half38-60Joey Chammaa makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half38-61Joey Chammaa makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-61De'Vion Lavergne makes 20-foot jumper (Jaxon Olvera assists)
- 2nd Half42-61Jaxon Olvera makes layup
- 2nd Half45-61De'Vion Lavergne makes 25-foot three point jumper (Mike Collins assists)
- 2nd Half46-61Karris Bilal makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-64TJ Caldwell makes 26-foot three point jumper (Royal Blue Smith assists)
- 2nd Half49-64De'Vion Lavergne makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half52-64Dariyus Woodson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Mike Collins assists)
- 2nd Half52-66Matt Hayman makes driving layup
- 2nd Half52-68Aly Tounkara makes 2-foot dunk (Matt Hayman assists)
- 2nd Half52-70Matt Hayman makes layup
- 2nd Half52-73TJ Caldwell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Christian Harmon assists)
- 2nd Half52-74Christian Harmon makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-74Jeremiah Evans makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-76Jalen Hampton makes 3-foot dunk (Jaxon Ellingsworth assists)
- 2nd Half55-76Jaxon Olvera makes 12-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half55-79Christian Harmon makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half57-79Karris Bilal makes 13-foot jumper
- 2nd Half58-79Karris Bilal makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-81Royal Blue Smith makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Arkansas State Red Wolves, below favours Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.
Venue
- First National Bank ArenaJonesboro, AR
- Attendance5074
- OfficialsTony Dawkins, Donta Carter, Stephen Orkus Jr
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