South Alabama Tops Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 63-58
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 1:00 PM ET · Cajundome
South Alabama Jaguars 63, 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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Who won South Alabama Jaguars vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?
South Alabama Jaguars beat Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 63-58 at Cajundome on December 31, 2025.
Who was favored in South Alabama Jaguars vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?
South Alabama Jaguars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -180 (about 64% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested matchup, the South Alabama Jaguars edged out the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns with a final score of 63-58 at the Cajundome. This victory marks South Alabama's third consecutive win against Louisiana, having previously defeated them twice earlier in the season. The Jaguars now hold a 3-0 advantage in their head-to-head meetings this year.
The Jaguars entered the game with an away record of 11-4 and a recent form of 6-4 over their last ten games, averaging 74.2 points scored and allowing 70.0 points. They were riding a one-game winning streak, having recently defeated the Mobile Rams 85-52. In contrast, the Ragin' Cajuns struggled with a home record of 3-12 and a form of 2-8 in their last ten games, averaging just 56.5 points while allowing 67.9 points. They had secured back-to-back wins against Norfolk State and UL Monroe, but their overall performance had been inconsistent.
The game started with both teams exchanging baskets, but South Alabama gradually took control. The Ragin' Cajuns, despite their struggles, managed to keep the game competitive. In the second half, Louisiana briefly led 58-54 before South Alabama rallied back. Key moments included Adam Olsen's critical free throws that pushed the Jaguars ahead, ultimately sealing the victory.
The betting odds provided by DraftKings indicated South Alabama as the favorites with a spread of 3.5 points and a moneyline of -180, while Louisiana was listed at +150. The total for the game was set at 127.5, reflecting expectations for a lower-scoring affair, which was consistent with the teams' scoring averages.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant absences for either team, allowing both squads to field their regular lineups. The conditions in the Cajundome were typical for a college basketball game, with a lively crowd supporting the home team.
As the game progressed, viewers witnessed several pivotal scoring plays, including a 10-foot step back jumpshot by Adam Olsen and a crucial 14-foot turnaround jump shot by Jaxon Olvera. The final moments were tense as South Alabama executed well under pressure, with Olsen making critical free throws to secure the win.
Overall, the matchup highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two teams, with South Alabama continuing their strong season while Louisiana seeks to improve their performance as the season progresses.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | USA -3.5 | 127.5 o -110 / u -110 | South Alabama Jaguars -180 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns +150 |
Leaders
- PointsJaxon Olvera18Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- AssistsJaxon Olvera7Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- ReboundsDorian Finister6Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- PointsAdam Olsen26South Alabama Jaguars
- AssistsChaze Harris4South Alabama Jaguars
- ReboundsRandy Brady8South Alabama Jaguars
Recent form
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Last 10: 2-8Streak W256.5 scored · 67.9 allowed per game1-2 at home
- W63-54vs Norfolk State SpartansDec 28
- 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
South Alabama Jaguars
Last 10: 6-4Streak W174.2 scored · 70 allowed per game4-3 away
- W85-52vs Mobile RamsDec 30
- L65-67at Texas State BobcatsDec 20
- W96-92at UL Monroe WarhawksDec 18
- L57-58vs North Texas Mean GreenDec 14
- L65-91at East Tennessee State BuccaneersDec 6
- W77-75vs New Mexico State AggiesDec 3
- W82-58at UTSA RoadrunnersNov 30
- L72-80at UAB BlazersNov 22
- W71-65at Jacksonville State GamecocksNov 20
- W72-62at Coppin State EaglesNov 15
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 | South Alabama Jaguars | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 20-45 | 20-57 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 35 |
| Three-pointers | 6-18 | 13-40 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 32 |
| Free throws | 17-20 | 5-7 |
| Free throw % | 85 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 29 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 17 |
| Assists | 10 | 16 |
| Steals | 4 | 3 |
| Blocks | 1 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 0 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 12 |
| Fouls | 11 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 4 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 74 | 13 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half24-19Adam Olsen makes free throw 3 of 3
- 1st Half24-22Joshua Lewis makes 26-foot three point jumper (Milan Mejia assists)
- 1st Half24-25Joshua Lewis makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaxon Olvera assists)
- 1st Half27-25Chaze Harris makes 25-foot three point jumper (Hantz Louis-Jeune assists)
- 1st Half29-25Adam Olsen makes 14-foot step back jumpshot
- 1st Half29-27Dorian Finister makes 9-foot jumper (Jaxon Olvera assists)
- 1st Half31-27Chaze Harris makes layup
- 1st Half31-30Dorian Finister makes 27-foot three point jumper (De'Vion Lavergne assists)
- 2nd Half32-30Adam Olsen makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half33-30Adam Olsen makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half34-30Adam Olsen makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half34-32De'Vion Lavergne makes 19-foot jumper
- 2nd Half34-33Jaxon Olvera makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half36-33Stephen Williams makes layup
- 2nd Half38-33Stephen Williams makes layup (Hantz Louis-Jeune assists)
- 2nd Half38-35Todd Jones Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half41-35Hantz Louis-Jeune makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chaze Harris assists)
- 2nd Half41-37Jeremiah Evans makes 4-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half41-40Jaxon Olvera makes 26-foot three point jumper (De'Vion Lavergne assists)
- 2nd Half43-40Adam Olsen makes 13-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half44-40Randy Brady makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-43De'Vion Lavergne makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jaxon Olvera assists)
- 2nd Half44-46Jaxon Olvera makes 27-foot three point jumper (Milan Mejia assists)
- 2nd Half46-46John Broom makes layup (Randy Brady assists)
- 2nd Half49-46Adam Olsen makes 26-foot three point jumper (Chaze Harris assists)
- 2nd Half49-49Jaxon Olvera makes 28-foot three point jumper (Dorian Finister assists)
- 2nd Half49-51Dorian Finister makes 13-foot jumper (De'Vion Lavergne assists)
- 2nd Half49-52Dorian Finister makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half49-53Dorian Finister makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half50-53Chaze Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-53Chaze Harris makes driving layup
- 2nd Half52-56Jaxon Olvera makes 28-foot three point jumper (De'Vion Lavergne assists)
- 2nd Half54-56Adam Olsen makes 10-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half54-58Jaxon Olvera makes 14-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half57-58Brian Hawthorne makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chaze Harris assists)
- 2nd Half59-58Adam Olsen makes layup (Chaze Harris assists)
- 2nd Half60-58Randy Brady makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-58Randy Brady makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-58Adam Olsen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-58Adam Olsen makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, below favours South Alabama Jaguars.
Venue
- CajundomeLafayette, LA
- Attendance2337
- OfficialsRob Rorke, Todd Austin, Lucas Santos
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