UNC Wilmington Seahawks Defeat Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 70-63
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 4:00 PM ET · Cajundome
UNC Wilmington Seahawks 70, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?
UNC Wilmington Seahawks beat Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 70-63 at Cajundome on December 6, 2025.
Who was favored in UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns?
UNC Wilmington Seahawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -950 (about 90% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the UNC Wilmington Seahawks triumphed over the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns with a final score of 70-63 at the Cajundome on December 6, 2025. This game highlighted the stark contrast between the two teams' recent performances, as UNC Wilmington entered the contest with a strong record of 9-1, riding a seven-game winning streak, while Louisiana struggled with a 1-9 record, having lost their last seven games.
The Seahawks showcased their offensive prowess throughout the game, averaging 81.3 points per game over their last ten outings. In contrast, the Ragin' Cajuns have struggled offensively, averaging just 56.0 points in their last ten games. The stark difference in scoring averages was evident as UNC Wilmington consistently found ways to score, while Louisiana struggled to keep pace.
At home, Louisiana's record stood at 1-2, while they had yet to secure a win on the road with a 0-7 record in away games. On the other hand, UNC Wilmington boasted a perfect home record of 8-0 and a 1-1 record in away games, further emphasizing their dominance this season.
The game's scoring dynamics shifted in the second half, with key plays defining the outcome. Joshua Lewis made a significant dunk, assisted by Dariyus Woodson, pushing the Seahawks to a 65-61 lead. Madison Durr then extended the lead with two successful free throws, bringing the score to 67-61. Louisiana's Dorian Finister attempted to close the gap with his own free throws, but UNC Wilmington maintained their advantage with further contributions from Christian May and Gavin Walsh, who added to the tally from the free-throw line.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the contrasting form of the teams suggested that UNC Wilmington was operating at full strength while Louisiana faced challenges that impacted their performance.
The betting market reflected the expectations surrounding this fixture, with DraftKings setting the odds at UNC Wilmington -12.5, indicating a strong belief in their ability to win by a significant margin. The total points line was set at 130.5, suggesting a lower-scoring affair, which ultimately played out as both teams struggled with offensive consistency.
Conditions in the Cajundome were typical for a college basketball game, with an enthusiastic crowd supporting the home team. However, the atmosphere could not lift Louisiana from their recent struggles, as they failed to capitalize on their home court advantage.
Overall, this game served as a testament to UNC Wilmington's current form and ability to perform under pressure, while Louisiana continued to search for answers as they fell further into a losing streak.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UNCW -12.5 | 130.5 o -115 / u -105 | UNC Wilmington Seahawks -950 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns +625 |
Leaders
- PointsJaxon Olvera21Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- AssistsJaxon Olvera4Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- ReboundsTodd Jones Jr.6Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- PointsChristian May18UNC Wilmington Seahawks
- AssistsMadison Durr2UNC Wilmington Seahawks
- ReboundsChristian May7UNC Wilmington Seahawks
Recent form
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Last 10: 1-9Streak L756 scored · 71.4 allowed per game1-2 at home
- 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
- L62-66vs Tulane Green WaveNov 12
- W58-52vs SE Louisiana LionsNov 8
- L64-75at Ball State CardinalsNov 4
- L49-67at Old Dominion MonarchsMar 6
UNC Wilmington Seahawks
Last 10: 9-1Streak W781.3 scored · 67.3 allowed per game1-1 away
- W70-69vs Marshall Thundering HerdDec 4
- W88-62vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsNov 29
- W87-57vs Navy MidshipmenNov 28
- W70-57vs SE Louisiana LionsNov 27
- W81-73at Radford HighlandersNov 22
- W85-60vs East Carolina PiratesNov 19
- W73-60vs South Carolina Upstate SpartansNov 16
- L77-86at Kent State Golden FlashesNov 11
- W106-77vs Mount Olive TrojansNov 4
- W76-72vs Delaware Blue HensMar 11
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 27-7 | - | 15-3 |
| Charleston | 21-11 | 1 | 14-4 |
| Hofstra | 24-11 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Monmouth | 19-15 | 4 | 11-7 |
| William & Mary | 20-12 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Drexel | 17-16 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Towson | 19-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Stony Brook | 17-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Campbell | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Hampton | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Elon | 14-18 | 9 | 6-12 |
| North Carolina A&T | 11-19 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Northeastern | 7-24 | 13 | 2-16 |
| 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 | UNC Wilmington Seahawks | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-50 | 22-57 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 39 |
| Three-pointers | 7-19 | 9-29 |
| Three-point % | 37 | 31 |
| Free throws | 17-24 | 10-13 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 27 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 20 |
| Assists | 8 | 11 |
| Steals | 4 | 5 |
| Blocks | 0 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 20 |
| Fouls | 15 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 9 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 12 | 12 |
| Time in front | 75 | 10 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half33-34Madison Durr made Free Throw.
- 1st Half34-34Madison Durr made Free Throw.
- 1st Half34-36Jaxon Olvera made Jumper.
- 1st Half35-36Madison Durr made Free Throw.
- 1st Half36-36Madison Durr made Free Throw.
- 1st Half39-36Christian May made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Madison Durr.
- 1st Half39-38Todd Jones Jr. made Dunk. Assisted by Jaxon Olvera.
- 2nd Half39-40Dorian Finister made Jumper.
- 2nd Half41-40Greedy Williams made Layup. Assisted by Gavin Walsh.
- 2nd Half41-42Joshua Lewis made Layup.
- 2nd Half43-42Christian May made Layup.
- 2nd Half43-45Dariyus Woodson made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half45-45Noah Ross made Jumper.
- 2nd Half47-45Noah Ross made Jumper.
- 2nd Half47-47Dorian Finister made Jumper.
- 2nd Half50-47Christian May made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half51-47Madison Durr made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-47Madison Durr made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-50Jaxon Olvera made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Todd Jones Jr..
- 2nd Half54-50Patrick Wessler made Jumper.
- 2nd Half54-51Dorian Finister made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-54Milan Mejia made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Joshua Lewis.
- 2nd Half57-54Christian May made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half58-54Patrick Wessler made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-54Noah Ross made Jumper.
- 2nd Half60-55Jaxon Olvera made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-56Jaxon Olvera made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-56Patrick Wessler made Layup. Assisted by Gavin Walsh.
- 2nd Half63-56Patrick Wessler made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-56Madison Durr made Layup.
- 2nd Half65-58Jaxon Olvera made Jumper.
- 2nd Half65-59Jaxon Olvera made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-61Joshua Lewis made Dunk. Assisted by Dariyus Woodson.
- 2nd Half66-61Madison Durr made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-61Madison Durr made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-62Dorian Finister made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-63Dorian Finister made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-63Christian May made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-63Gavin Walsh made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-63Gavin Walsh made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, below favours UNC Wilmington Seahawks.
Venue
- CajundomeLafayette, LA
- Attendance2382
- OfficialsMike Nance, Shane Land, Marvin Harris Jr.
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