Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Defeat Norfolk State Spartans 63-54
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 3:00 PM ET · Cajundome
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 63, Norfolk State Spartans 54, 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 Norfolk State Spartans vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns beat Norfolk State Spartans 63-54 at Cajundome on December 28, 2025.
Who was favored in Norfolk State Spartans vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -162 (about 62% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns secured a 63-54 victory over the Norfolk State Spartans at the Cajundome on December 28, 2025. This win is particularly significant for Louisiana, as it marked only their second home victory of the season, improving their overall record to 4-11 while Norfolk State fell to 6-11.
The Ragin' Cajuns entered the game struggling, with a recent record of 1-9 in their last ten games, but they managed to snap a losing streak with this win. Their scoring average over those ten games was 56.4 points per game, while they allowed 71.3 points. In contrast, the Spartans had a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, averaging 75.2 points scored but allowing 78.9 points. Both teams faced challenges in their previous outings, with Louisiana coming off a win against UL Monroe Warhawks, while Norfolk State lost to UC Irvine Anteaters.
At home, Louisiana had a record of 1-7, while Norfolk State's away record stood at 2-5. This game was crucial for the Ragin' Cajuns as they sought to improve their home performance. The matchup also featured a notable recent history, as both teams were looking to establish their footing in the season after inconsistent performances.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any affected players for either team, which suggests both squads were at full strength for this encounter. This absence of injury concerns allowed for a competitive game.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Louisiana favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 126.5. This indicates that the expectation was for a low-scoring affair, which aligned with the final score of 63-54. The odds reflected a belief in Louisiana's ability to secure a win at home, as evidenced by their moneyline of -162, while Norfolk State was listed at +136.
The game conditions were typical for a late December evening, with a home crowd supporting the Ragin' Cajuns. The atmosphere in the Cajundome was electric, which likely contributed to Louisiana's performance as they fought hard to secure the win.
As the game unfolded, key moments included critical scoring plays in the second half that helped Louisiana maintain their lead. Notably, Dorian Finister's free throws in the closing minutes solidified their advantage, while Anthony McComb III's three-point jumper and driving layup were pivotal in keeping Norfolk State at bay. The final scoring sequence featured a three-pointer from Dian Wright-Forde, which capped off the Ragin' Cajuns' efforts and sealed the game.
Overall, this matchup showcased the resilience of the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns as they look to build on this victory and improve their season moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UL -3.5 | 126.5 o -108 / u -112 | Norfolk State Spartans +136 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns -162 |
Leaders
- PointsDorian Finister15Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- AssistsDe'Vion Lavergne8Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- ReboundsDorian Finister9Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- PointsJordan Leaks16Norfolk State Spartans
- AssistsJordan Leaks4Norfolk State Spartans
- ReboundsJordan Leaks8Norfolk State Spartans
Recent form
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Last 10: 1-9Streak W156.4 scored · 71.3 allowed per game0-2 at home
- W76-62at UL Monroe WarhawksDec 20
- L54-62at Southern Miss Golden EaglesDec 19
- L44-65at Louisiana Tech BulldogsDec 13
- L63-70vs UNC Wilmington SeahawksDec 6
- L55-65at Lamar CardinalsDec 4
- L45-51vs Jackson State TigersNov 29
- L56-77at UC Davis AggiesNov 25
- L43-80at Santa Clara BroncosNov 22
- L66-93at Stanford CardinalNov 19
- L62-88at McNeese CowboysNov 15
Norfolk State Spartans
Last 10: 4-6Streak L175.2 scored · 78.9 allowed per game2-5 away
- L70-89vs UC Irvine AnteatersDec 23
- W72-71at UTEP MinersDec 22
- W82-72at Jackson State TigersDec 20
- L68-80at Grambling TigersDec 19
- L67-97at Baylor BearsDec 10
- L67-68at James Madison DukesDec 6
- L61-98at Arizona WildcatsNov 29
- W136-79vs Virginia Lynchburg DragonsNov 26
- L67-75at Wyoming CowboysNov 23
- W62-60vs Hampton PiratesNov 22
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 24-11 | - | 11-3 |
| Morgan State | 14-16 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Norfolk State | 15-17 | 3 | 8-6 |
| North Carolina Central | 14-18 | 3 | 8-6 |
| South Carolina State | 10-22 | 4 | 7-7 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 9-23 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Coppin State | 7-24 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Delaware State | 8-23 | 9 | 2-12 |
| 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 | Norfolk State Spartans | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 17-54 | 21-51 |
| Field goal % | 31 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 9-23 | 10-27 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 37 |
| Free throws | 11-16 | 11-15 |
| Free throw % | 69 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 34 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 26 |
| Assists | 13 | 15 |
| Steals | 4 | 6 |
| Blocks | 1 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 3 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 2 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 16 | 18 |
| Fouls | 14 | 12 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 21 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half20-26De'Vion Lavergne makes layup
- 1st Half23-26Jordan Leaks makes 26-foot three point jumper (Elijah Jamison assists)
- 1st Half23-28Joshua Lewis makes 11-foot pullup jump shot (Jaxon Olvera assists)
- 1st Half23-29Dorian Finister makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half23-30Dorian Finister makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half24-30Elijah Jamison makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half25-30Elijah Jamison makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half25-33Jaxon Olvera makes 25-foot three point jumper (De'Vion Lavergne assists)
- 2nd Half25-36Milan Mejia makes 24-foot three point jumper (De'Vion Lavergne assists)
- 2nd Half27-36Devon Ellis makes layup (Jordan Leaks assists)
- 2nd Half27-39Milan Mejia makes 24-foot three point jumper (De'Vion Lavergne assists)
- 2nd Half27-41Todd Jones Jr. makes layup (Dorian Finister assists)
- 2nd Half29-41Elijah Jamison makes 7-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half29-43Dorian Finister makes layup
- 2nd Half29-46Jaxon Olvera makes 25-foot three point jumper (Joshua Lewis assists)
- 2nd Half29-49Karris Bilal makes 24-foot three point jumper (De'Vion Lavergne assists)
- 2nd Half29-50Jaxon Olvera makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half31-50Mykel Jenkins makes layup (Jordan Leaks assists)
- 2nd Half33-50Keyontae Lewis makes layup (Jordan Leaks assists)
- 2nd Half33-51Jaxon Olvera makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half36-51Jordan Leaks makes 27-foot three point jumper (Dian Wright-Forde assists)
- 2nd Half36-53Joshua Lewis makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half37-53Jordan Leaks makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half38-53Jordan Leaks makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half39-53Jordan Leaks makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half42-53Anthony McComb III makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jordan Leaks assists)
- 2nd Half43-53Mykel Jenkins makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-53Mykel Jenkins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-55Jaxon Olvera makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half44-56Dorian Finister makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-57Dorian Finister makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-59Karris Bilal makes layup (Dorian Finister assists)
- 2nd Half46-59Keyontae Lewis makes layup (Dian Wright-Forde assists)
- 2nd Half49-59Anthony McComb III makes 26-foot three point jumper (Dian Wright-Forde assists)
- 2nd Half49-60Dorian Finister makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-61Dorian Finister makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-61Anthony McComb III makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-62Dorian Finister makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-63Dorian Finister makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-63Dian Wright-Forde makes 25-foot three point jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, below favours Norfolk State Spartans.
Venue
- CajundomeLafayette, LA
- Attendance2454
- OfficialsVladimir Voyard-Tadal, Courtney Green, Shane Land
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