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Associated Press
04-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Louisiana meets UL Monroe in Sun Belt Tournament
UL Monroe Warhawks (7-24, 3-15 Sun Belt) vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (11-20, 8-10 Sun Belt) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Ragin' Cajuns -5.5; over/under is 139.5 BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana plays in the Sun Belt Tournament against UL Monroe. The Ragin' Cajuns' record in Sun Belt play is 8-10, and their record is 3-10 in non-conference play. Louisiana has a 5-2 record in one-possession games. The Warhawks are 3-15 in Sun Belt play. UL Monroe is 5-9 when it wins the turnover battle and averages 11.2 turnovers per game. Louisiana is shooting 39.9% from the field this season, 5.0 percentage points lower than the 44.9% UL Monroe allows to opponents. UL Monroe's 40.6% shooting percentage from the field this season is 4.7 percentage points lower than Louisiana has given up to its opponents (45.3%). TOP PERFORMERS: Kentrell Garnett averages 2.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Ragin' Cajuns, scoring 10.5 points while shooting 35.5% from beyond the arc. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil is averaging 13.8 points and 5.2 rebounds over the past 10 games. Jalen Bolden is shooting 37.6% and averaging 12.9 points for the Warhawks. Coltie Young is averaging 14.5 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Ragin' Cajuns: 5-5, averaging 65.1 points, 27.2 rebounds, 10.0 assists, 7.4 steals and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 39.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.9 points per game. Warhawks: 3-7, averaging 67.3 points, 31.9 rebounds, 12.3 assists, 5.2 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 39.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.8 points. ___
USA Today
04-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Louisiana vs. UL Monroe men's basketball tickets still available for Tuesday, March 4
Louisiana vs. UL Monroe men's basketball tickets still available for Tuesday, March 4 The No. 11 seed Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (11-20, 8-10 Sun Belt) are squaring off against the No. 14 seed UL Monroe Warhawks (7-24, 3-15 Sun Belt) in the Sun Belt tournament on Tuesday at Pensacola Bay Center, at 8:30 p.m. ET airing on ESPN+. Buy tickets for Louisiana vs. UL Monroe Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub Louisiana vs. UL Monroe game information Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Time: 8:30 p.m. ET 8:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ ESPN+ Location: Pensacola, Florida Pensacola, Florida Venue: Pensacola Bay Center Pensacola Bay Center Tickets: Buy tickets here Watch college basketball on ESPN+! Louisiana leaders So far this season, Mostapha El Moutaouakkil averages 13.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. Defensively, he posts 1.4 steals and 0.3 blocked shots. Offensively, Kentrell Garnett puts up 10.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest. At the other end, he puts up 1.1 steals and 0.2 blocked shots. Christian Wright puts up 8.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest, shooting 37.8% from the field. On a per-game basis, Kyran Ratliff posts 5.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 0.6 assists, shooting 45.8% from the field. Kyndall Davis is posting 5.9 points, 1.2 assists and 3.2 rebounds per contest this season. UL Monroe leaders On the hardwood, Jalen Bolden posts 12.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest, shooting 37.6% from the floor. Makai Willis amasses 10.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game, shooting 45.6% from the floor. Tyreese Watson is averaging 11.9 points, 4.3 assists and 3.2 rebounds per game this season. From an offensive standpoint, Coltie Young puts up 12.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. Defensively, he delivers 0.7 steals and 0.3 blocked shots. So far this season, Jerry Ngopot posts 6.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 0.3 assists per contest. Defensively, he delivers 0.3 steals and 0.4 blocked shots. Louisiana vs. UL Monroe stats breakdown This year the Ragin' Cajuns are shooting 39.9% from the field, 5.0% lower than the Warhawks concede. Louisiana is 1-2 against the spread and 1-2 straight up when shooting higher than 44.9% from the field. The Warhawks make 40.6% of their shots from the field, 4.7% lower than the Ragin' Cajuns' defensive field-goal percentage. This season UL Monroe is 2-3 against the spread and 4-3 overall when shooting higher than 45.3% from the field. The Ragin' Cajuns collect 27.2 boards per game, 6.1 less than the Warhawks. The Ragin' Cajuns are 352nd in rebounding in the country, and the Warhawks are 94th. The Ragin' Cajuns are averaging 65.7 points, 9.9 fewer than the Warhawks give up. The Warhawks post only 4.5 fewer points per game (68.9) than the Ragin' Cajuns concede (73.4). Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub
Associated Press
03-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Louisiana plays in Sun Belt Tournament against the UL Monroe
UL Monroe Warhawks (7-24, 3-15 Sun Belt) vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (11-20, 8-10 Sun Belt) BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana plays in the Sun Belt Tournament against UL Monroe. The Ragin' Cajuns have gone 8-10 against Sun Belt teams, with a 3-10 record in non-conference play. Louisiana has a 5-2 record in one-possession games. The Warhawks are 3-15 in Sun Belt play. UL Monroe has a 1-2 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. Louisiana averages 65.7 points per game, 9.9 fewer points than the 75.6 UL Monroe allows. UL Monroe's 40.6% shooting percentage from the field this season is 4.7 percentage points lower than Louisiana has given up to its opponents (45.3%). TOP PERFORMERS: Kentrell Garnett is shooting 35.5% from beyond the arc with 2.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Ragin' Cajuns, while averaging 10.5 points. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil is shooting 48.1% and averaging 15.3 points over the last 10 games. Jalen Bolden is scoring 12.9 points per game and averaging 6.1 rebounds for the Warhawks. Coltie Young is averaging 3.2 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Ragin' Cajuns: 5-5, averaging 65.1 points, 27.2 rebounds, 10.0 assists, 7.4 steals and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 39.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.9 points per game. Warhawks: 3-7, averaging 67.3 points, 31.9 rebounds, 12.3 assists, 5.2 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 39.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.8 points. ___
USA Today
01-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UL Monroe vs Louisiana Sun Belt Tournament odds, tips and betting trends
Tune in to see the No. 11 seed Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (11-20, 8-10 Sun Belt) meet the No. 14 seed UL Monroe Warhawks (7-24, 3-15 Sun Belt) in the Sun Belt Tournament Tuesday at Pensacola Bay Center, beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup between the Ragin' Cajuns and the Warhawks currently does not have a line set. Louisiana's record against the spread so far this season is 12-18-0, while UL Monroe's is 10-19-0. A total of 11 out of the Ragin' Cajuns' games this season have hit the over, and 14 of the Warhawks' games have gone over. Louisiana has a 7-3 record against the spread while going 5-5 overall in the last 10 contests. UL Monroe has gone 4-6 against the spread and 3-7 overall in its last 10 games. As college basketball matchups continue, prepare for the outing with what you need to know before Tuesday's game. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Louisiana vs. UL Monroe prediction Louisiana 73, UL Monroe 68 Against the spread Louisiana is 12-18-0 ATS this season. UL Monroe has won 10 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 19 times. The 65.7 points per game the Ragin' Cajuns score are 9.9 fewer points than the Warhawks give up (75.6). Louisiana is 2-1 against the spread and 2-2 overall when scoring more than 75.6 points. UL Monroe is 2-1 against the spread and 4-1 overall when allowing fewer than 65.7 points. The Warhawks average only 4.5 fewer points per game (68.9) than the Ragin' Cajuns give up to opponents (73.4). UL Monroe is 5-1 against the spread and 5-3 overall when it scores more than 73.4 points. Louisiana's record is 10-3 against the spread and 10-4 overall when it gives up fewer than 68.9 points. Players to watch Louisiana Mostapha El Moutaouakkil is tops on the Ragin' Cajuns with 13.8 points per contest and 5.2 rebounds, while also averaging 1.2 assists. Kentrell Garnett is averaging 10.5 points, 2.0 assists and 2.5 rebounds per contest. Christian Wright puts up a team-best 2.2 assists per contest. He is also posting 8.2 points and 1.8 rebounds, shooting 37.8% from the floor. UL Monroe
USA Today
14-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Marshall at Louisiana odds, tips and betting trends
The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (8-18, 5-8 Sun Belt) will host the Marshall Thundering Herd (15-11, 8-5 Sun Belt) after losing four straight home games. The matchup tips at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 15, 2025. In this preview, we dig into the Louisiana vs. Marshall odds and lines for this matchup. The meeting between the Ragin' Cajuns and the Thundering Herd currently has no line set. Louisiana has a 9-16-0 record against the spread this season compared to Marshall, who is 12-11-1 ATS. The Ragin' Cajuns are 9-16-0 and the Thundering Herd are 10-14-0 in terms of hitting the over. Louisiana is 5-5 against the spread and 4-6 overall in its last 10 games, while Marshall has gone 7-3 against the spread and 7-3 overall. To prepare for this matchup, here's what you need to get ready for Saturday's college hoops action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Louisiana vs. Marshall prediction Marshall 74, Louisiana 70 Against the spread Louisiana has won nine games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 16 times. Marshall has compiled a 12-11-1 ATS record so far this year. The Ragin' Cajuns put up six fewer points per game (66.1) than the Thundering Herd allow (72.1). Louisiana is 1-4 against the spread and 1-5 overall when scoring more than 72.1 points. When Marshall gives up fewer than 66.1 points, it is 4-1-1 against the spread and 7-1 overall. The Thundering Herd score just 1.6 more points per game (75.8) than the Ragin' Cajuns give up (74.2). Marshall has put together a 10-6 ATS record and a 13-5 overall record in games it scores more than 74.2 points. Louisiana has an ATS record of 8-7 and an 8-8 record overall when its opponents score fewer than 75.8 points. Players to watch Louisiana Mostapha El Moutaouakkil is tops on his squad in both points (13.5) and rebounds (5.2) per contest, and also posts 1.2 assists. At the other end, he delivers 1.3 steals and 0.3 blocked shots. Kentrell Garnett averages 10.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2 assists per game. At the other end, he posts 1.1 steals and 0.1 blocked shots. Kyran Ratliff is averaging 6.2 points, 0.7 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game. Marshall Obinna Anochili-Killen is the Thundering Herd's top scorer (13.6 points per game), and he averages 0.9 assists and 5.5 rebounds. Nate Martin tops the Thundering Herd in rebounding (8.5 per game), and posts 9.7 points and 2.1 assists. He also delivers 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocked shots. Dezayne Mingo is the Thundering Herd's top assist man (5.1 per game), and he averages 11.8 points and 4.1 rebounds. Watch Louisiana vs. Marshall on ESPN+! Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. Sportsbook Wire operates independently, though, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
