Troy Trojans at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
· NCAA Men's Basketball
<span class="badge bg-danger" style="font-size: 1.2em; margin: 5px 0;">Final</span>
81 - 86
81 - 86
Gant, Stroman each score 21, lead Louisiana past Troy, 86-81
The Ragin' Cajuns won their second straight game, the first time they have put together back-to-back wins since they beat McNeese and Southeastern Louisiana in December.
Javan Johnson made two free throws and followed them with a 3-pointer to put Troy in front, 66-62 with 8:19 left. Cedric Russell tied the game at 76-76, and after the teams traded baskets, and then Stroman put the Ragin' Cajuns in front for good with a layup. Justin Miller and Stroman each hit two free throws down the stretch to protect the lead.
Gant was 4-for-4 from distance and grabbed 10 rebounds for Louisiana-Lafayette (13-7, 4-3). Stroman dished seven assists.
Varnado finished with 33 points and 11 rebounds for Troy while Alex Hicks and Johnson each added 20 points.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 81 - 86 |
| 2nd 0:06 | Marcus Stroman Defensive Rebound. | 81 - 86 |
| 2nd 0:06 | Jordon Varnado missed Three Point Jumper. | 81 - 86 |
| 2nd 0:15 | Marcus Stroman made Layup. | 81 - 86 |
| 2nd 0:38 | B.J. Miller made Free Throw. | 81 - 84 |
Statistics
 TROY |
 UL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 28-58 | FG | 29-65 |
| 48 | Field Goal % | 45 |
| 7-22 | 3PT | 11-22 |
| 32 | Three Point % | 50 |
| 18-22 | FT | 17-22 |
| 82 | Free Throw % | 77 |
| 35 | Rebounds | 34 |
| 9 | Offensive Rebounds | 11 |
| 26 | Defensive Rebounds | 23 |
| 9 | Assists | 10 |
| 3 | Steals | 7 |
| 3 | Blocks | 3 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 8 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 12 | Total Turnovers | 8 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 9 | Points Off Turnovers | 15 |
| 4 | Fast Break Points | 4 |
| 36 | Points in Paint | 30 |
| 21 | Fouls | 18 |
| 6 | Largest Lead | 8 |
Game Information
Venue: Cajundome
Location: Lafayette, LA
Attendance: 4,068 | Capacity:
Location: Lafayette, LA
Attendance: 4,068 | Capacity:
2025-26 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 12-6 | - | 22-12 |
| South Alabama | 11-7 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Texas State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Marshall | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Coastal Carolina | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| App State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| James Madison | 9-9 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 3 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 4 | 21-16 |
| Old Dominion | 7-11 | 5 | 12-21 |
| Louisiana | 7-11 | 5 | 11-22 |
| Georgia State | 7-11 | 5 | 10-22 |
| UL Monroe | 1-17 | 11 | 4-28 |