Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Edge SE Louisiana Lions 58-52
Friday, November 7, 2025, 8:30 PM ET · Cajundome
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 58, SE Louisiana Lions 52, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won SE Louisiana Lions vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns beat SE Louisiana Lions 58-52 at Cajundome on November 7, 2025.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns secured a narrow victory over the SE Louisiana Lions with a final score of 58-52 at the Cajundome. This game was particularly significant as it marked the first meeting of the season between the two teams, with Louisiana having previously defeated SE Louisiana 68-61 in December 2024.
Both teams entered the game with contrasting recent forms. The Ragin' Cajuns had a record of 1-1 for the season and were 5-5 over their last ten games. However, they were on a two-game losing streak, having lost their previous game against the Ball State Cardinals 64-75. In terms of scoring, Louisiana averaged 62.7 points per game while allowing 69.4 points, indicating a struggle on the defensive end.
On the other hand, the SE Louisiana Lions were still searching for their first win of the season, holding a record of 0-2 and suffering from a five-game losing streak. Their last match ended in an 88-58 defeat against the Ole Miss Rebels. The Lions averaged 71.3 points per game but also allowed 73.6 points, suggesting they faced challenges in both scoring and defense.
At home, the Ragin' Cajuns had a record of 2-2, while the Lions were 2-3 in away games. This matchup at the Cajundome was crucial for Louisiana to regain momentum after their recent losses, while SE Louisiana aimed to break their losing streak.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams would have been keen to field their strongest lineups to secure a much-needed victory.
The betting market reflected a strong belief in Louisiana's chances, with a home win probability of 0.897, indicating they were heavily favored to win according to the odds.
The game itself was marked by a series of free throws in the second half that kept the score tight. Jeremy Elyzee and Jalen Forrest contributed to the Lions' scoring with free throws, while Jamyron Keller sealed the game for the Ragin' Cajuns with crucial free throws in the final moments. The scoring plays highlighted the tension of the match, as both teams fought to capitalize on every opportunity.
Overall, the fixture was worth noting due to the contrasting forms of the teams, the importance of the matchup for both sides, and the close nature of the final score.
Leaders
- PointsJaxon Olvera20Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- AssistsJaxon Olvera2Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- ReboundsDe'Vion Lavergne6Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- PointsJalen Forrest14SE Louisiana Lions
- AssistsJeremy Elyzee3SE Louisiana Lions
- ReboundsJaiden Lawrence8SE Louisiana Lions
Recent form
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Last 10: 5-5Streak L262.7 scored · 69.4 allowed per game2-2 at home
- L64-75at Ball State CardinalsNov 4
- L49-67at Old Dominion MonarchsMar 6
- W73-69vs UL Monroe WarhawksMar 5
- L42-65at South Alabama JaguarsMar 1
- L64-83vs Arkansas State Red WolvesFeb 27
- W62-60at Southern Miss Golden EaglesFeb 23
- W72-69at Troy TrojansFeb 21
- W79-68vs Marshall Thundering HerdFeb 16
- L56-74vs Troy TrojansFeb 13
- W66-64at Northern Illinois HuskiesFeb 8
SE Louisiana Lions
Last 10: 4-6Streak L571.3 scored · 73.6 allowed per game2-3 away
- L58-88at Ole Miss RebelsNov 4
- L67-71vs Incarnate Word CardinalsMar 10
- L76-77at UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosMar 4
- L54-68at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersMar 1
- L69-72vs Northwestern State DemonsFeb 25
- W83-65vs East Texas A&M LionsFeb 22
- L82-88vs McNeese CowboysFeb 18
- W84-81vs Nicholls ColonelsFeb 15
- W69-60at Houston Christian HuskiesFeb 11
- W71-66at Incarnate Word CardinalsFeb 8
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 28-6 | - | 20-2 |
| McNeese | 28-6 | 1 | 19-3 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 19-14 | 6 | 14-8 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 18-15 | 7 | 13-9 |
| LSU New Orleans | 15-18 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Nicholls | 14-19 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Houston Christian | 12-20 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Northwestern State | 10-22 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Incarnate Word | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| Lamar | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| East Texas A&M | 11-21 | 14 | 6-16 |
| SE Louisiana | 9-22 | 14 | 6-16 |
| 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 | SE Louisiana Lions | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 15-45 | 23-44 |
| Field goal % | 33 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 4-19 | 5-14 |
| Three-point % | 21 | 36 |
| Free throws | 18-31 | 7-12 |
| Free throw % | 58 | 58 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 31 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 4 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 27 |
| Assists | 7 | 8 |
| Steals | 5 | 6 |
| Blocks | 1 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 0 | 0 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 22 |
| Fouls | 16 | 24 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 17 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half18-31De'Vion Lavergne made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mike Collins.
- 1st Half20-31Jeremy Elyzee made Layup.
- 1st Half20-34Dorian Finister made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by De'Vion Lavergne.
- 2nd Half21-34Isaiah Gaines made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half21-36De'Vion Lavergne made Jumper.
- 2nd Half22-36Ethan Pickett made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half23-36Ethan Pickett made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half23-38Joshua Lewis made Dunk. Assisted by Jaxon Olvera.
- 2nd Half23-40Jaxon Olvera made Layup.
- 2nd Half25-40Jalen Forrest made Layup.
- 2nd Half26-40Jalen Forrest made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half26-41Joshua Lewis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half26-42Joshua Lewis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half28-42Makhi Myles made Layup.
- 2nd Half30-42Kyle Edison made Layup. Assisted by Jeremy Elyzee.
- 2nd Half32-42Jeremy Elyzee made Layup.
- 2nd Half33-42Jalen Forrest made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half34-42Jalen Forrest made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half34-44Jamyron Keller made Jumper.
- 2nd Half34-46Jamyron Keller made Layup.
- 2nd Half37-46Jaiden Lawrence made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by CJ Booker.
- 2nd Half37-48Jamyron Keller made Jumper.
- 2nd Half40-48CJ Booker made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaiden Lawrence.
- 2nd Half42-48Jalen Forrest made Layup.
- 2nd Half42-49Jamyron Keller made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-50Jamyron Keller made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-50Jeremy Elyzee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-53Jaxon Olvera made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jamyron Keller.
- 2nd Half43-55De'Vion Lavergne made Jumper.
- 2nd Half44-55Jaiden Lawrence made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-55Jeremy Elyzee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-55Jeremy Elyzee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-55Jeremy Elyzee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-55Jeremy Elyzee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-55Jalen Forrest made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-55Jalen Forrest made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-56Jamyron Keller made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-56Jaiden Lawrence made Layup.
- 2nd Half52-57Jamyron Keller made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-58Jamyron Keller made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, below favours SE Louisiana Lions.
Venue
- CajundomeLafayette, LA
- Attendance3304
- OfficialsByron Jarrett, Pat Adams, Lucas Santos
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