NCAAB · Final

Tulane Edges Louisiana in Close Contest

Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Cajundome

Tulane Green Wave 66, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Tulane Green Wave vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?

Tulane Green Wave beat Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 66-62 at Cajundome on November 11, 2025.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Tulane Green Wave narrowly defeated the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns with a final score of 66-62 at the Cajundome. This game showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, as Tulane improved its record to 4-0 while Louisiana fell to 1-3 for the season.

The Green Wave entered the game riding a two-game winning streak and had shown strong form recently, boasting a record of 7-3 over their last ten games with an average of 78.3 points scored and 73.8 points allowed. Their recent victories included wins against Texas State Bobcats and Samford Bulldogs, both of which were played at home. Tulane's away record, however, had been less impressive at 1-3 prior to this game, indicating that they had struggled in hostile environments.

On the other hand, Louisiana had a mixed record of 5-5 over their last ten games, with a home record of 3-2. They had averaged 61.9 points scored while allowing 68.2 points per game. The Ragin' Cajuns were coming off a win against the SE Louisiana Lions, which ended a streak of two losses. However, their scoring had dipped recently, as evidenced by their last five games where they averaged only 57.2 points.

The game itself was characterized by a series of scoring plays that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Tulane's Jaxon Olvera played a crucial role in the second half, making several free throws and a layup that helped maintain their lead. By the time he made a layup, Tulane was ahead 63-59. The Ragin' Cajuns made a late push, with Milan Mejia hitting a three-pointer to cut the deficit to four points at 66-62, but it was not enough to change the outcome.

The injury picture for both teams was not detailed in the block, but the focus remained on the performance of the players on the court. The conditions in the Cajundome were typical for a college basketball game, with a spirited atmosphere that often influences the home team's performance.

As for the betting market, Tulane was favored to win according to the odds provided by the market, reflecting their strong start to the season. The probability of Louisiana winning was listed at 0.0, indicating a significant expectation of a Tulane victory.

Overall, this matchup highlighted the resilience of Tulane as they continue their undefeated streak and the challenges facing Louisiana as they seek to improve their performance in the coming games.

Leaders

PointsJaxon Olvera19Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
AssistsDe'Vion Lavergne3Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
ReboundsDe'Vion Lavergne7Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
PointsRowan Brumbaugh19Tulane Green Wave
AssistsScotty Middleton3Tulane Green Wave
ReboundsScotty Middleton9Tulane Green Wave

Recent form

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns

Last 10: 5-5Streak W161.9 scored · 68.2 allowed per game3-2 at home

W58-52vs SE Louisiana LionsNov 8
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

Tulane Green Wave

Last 10: 7-3Streak W278.3 scored · 73.8 allowed per game1-3 away

W79-71vs Texas State BobcatsNov 8
W85-72vs Samford BulldogsNov 4
L77-78at Memphis TigersMar 15
W83-76vs Florida Atlantic OwlsMar 14
W85-68vs UAB BlazersMar 9
L64-73at East Carolina PiratesMar 7
W79-77at Tulsa Golden HurricaneMar 1
W78-64vs Charlotte 49ersFeb 27
L67-78at Wichita State ShockersFeb 23
W86-81vs East Carolina PiratesFeb 20

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
South Florida	25-9	-	15-3
Tulsa	30-8	2	13-5
Wichita State	24-12	2	13-5
UAB	20-12	4	11-7
North Texas	19-14	6	9-9
Florida Atlantic	18-15	6	9-9
Charlotte	17-17	6	9-9
Tulane	18-15	7	8-10
Temple	16-16	7	8-10
Memphis	13-19	7	8-10
Rice	13-18	8	7-11
East Carolina	11-20	9	6-12
UTSA	5-25	14	1-17
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	Tulane Green Wave	Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Field goals	21-46	21-58
Field goal %	46	36
Three-pointers	3-14	9-30
Three-point %	21	30
Free throws	21-27	11-21
Free throw %	78	52
Rebounds	32	33
Offensive rebounds	5	12
Defensive rebounds	27	21
Assists	5	9
Steals	5	6
Blocks	1	1
Turnovers	10	8
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	16
Fast-break points	2	11
Points in the paint	36	14
Fouls	19	23
Largest lead	10	6
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	0

How the scoring went

2nd Half31-30KJ Greene made Layup.
2nd Half31-33Joshua Lewis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dorian Finister.
2nd Half33-33Tyler Ringgold made Layup.
2nd Half33-36Jaxon Olvera made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by De'Vion Lavergne.
2nd Half35-36Rowan Brumbaugh made Layup.
2nd Half35-38Jaxon Olvera made Jumper.
2nd Half35-41Dariyus Woodson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Milan Mejia.
2nd Half36-41Josiah Moore made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-41Josiah Moore made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-41Tyler Ringgold made Layup.
2nd Half42-41Curtis Williams Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Scotty Middleton.
2nd Half43-41Tyler Ringgold made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-41Tyler Ringgold made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-41KJ Greene made Layup.
2nd Half47-41KJ Greene made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-42De'Vion Lavergne made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-43De'Vion Lavergne made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-43Rowan Brumbaugh made Layup.
2nd Half49-46Milan Mejia made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jeremiah Evans.
2nd Half50-46Rowan Brumbaugh made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-46Rowan Brumbaugh made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-48Jaxon Olvera made Jumper.
2nd Half53-48KJ Greene made Layup.
2nd Half53-51Jaxon Olvera made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half55-51Curtis Williams Jr. made Layup.
2nd Half57-51Curtis Williams Jr. made Layup.
2nd Half57-52Dariyus Woodson made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-52Tyler Ringgold made Layup.
2nd Half59-53Dariyus Woodson made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-55De'Vion Lavergne made Jumper.
2nd Half61-55Curtis Williams Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Scotty Middleton.
2nd Half62-55Rowan Brumbaugh made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-55Rowan Brumbaugh made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-56Jaxon Olvera made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-57Jaxon Olvera made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-59Jaxon Olvera made Layup.
2nd Half64-59Curtis Williams Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-59Scotty Middleton made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-59Scotty Middleton made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-62Milan Mejia made Three Point Jumper.

Win probability

Above the line favours Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, below favours Tulane Green Wave.