Central Michigan Chippewas at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
· MAC-SBC Challenge
Louisiana wins 85-80 against Central Michigan
Lavergne shot 7 of 12 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line for the Ragin' Cajuns (9-16, 6-6 Sun Belt Conference). Karris Bilal scored 16 points while going 5 of 11 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and 5 for 5 from the line and added three steals. Todd Jones Jr. shot 7 of 9 from the field to finish with 15 points, while adding seven rebounds.
The Chippewas (7-17, 3-8 Mid-American Conference) were led in scoring by Tamario Adley, who finished with 21 points. Jaxson Whitaker added 12 points for Central Michigan. Logan McIntire finished with 12 points.
Jones scored 10 points in the first half and Louisiana went into halftime trailing 42-38. Lavergne scored 17 points in the second half to help lead Louisiana to a five-point victory.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 80 - 85 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 80 - 85 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Jaxon Olvera Defensive Rebound. | 80 - 85 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Nick Mullen misses layup | 80 - 85 |
| 2nd 0:10 | Karris Bilal makes free throw 2 of 2 | 80 - 85 |
Statistics
 CMU |
 UL |
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|---|---|---|
| 28-49 | FG | 30-58 |
| 57 | Field Goal % | 52 |
| 9-19 | 3PT | 9-18 |
| 47 | Three Point % | 50 |
| 15-21 | FT | 16-19 |
| 71 | Free Throw % | 84 |
| 21 | Rebounds | 29 |
| 5 | Offensive Rebounds | 13 |
| 16 | Defensive Rebounds | 16 |
| 11 | Assists | 16 |
| 7 | Steals | 7 |
| 1 | Blocks | 1 |
| 9 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 9 | Total Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 9 | Points Off Turnovers | 11 |
| 6 | Fast Break Points | 6 |
| 30 | Points in Paint | 28 |
| 14 | Fouls | 15 |
| 9 | Largest Lead | 9 |
| 15 | Lead Changes | 15 |
| 64 | Percent Led | 34 |
Game Information
Location: Lafayette, LA
Attendance: 3,148 | Capacity:
2025-26 Mid-American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 11-0 | - | 24-0 |
| Akron | 10-1 | 1 | 19-5 |
| Kent State | 8-3 | 3 | 17-7 |
| Ohio | 7-5 | 4.5 | 13-12 |
| Toledo | 6-5 | 5 | 12-12 |
| Massachusetts | 6-6 | 5.5 | 15-10 |
| Bowling Green | 5-6 | 6 | 14-10 |
| Buffalo | 4-7 | 7 | 14-10 |
| Northern Illinois | 3-7 | 7.5 | 8-14 |
| Ball State | 3-7 | 7.5 | 8-15 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-8 | 8 | 9-15 |
| Central Michigan | 3-8 | 8 | 7-17 |
| Western Michigan | 2-8 | 8.5 | 8-15 |
2025-26 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 9-3 | - | 17-8 |
| App State | 9-4 | 0.5 | 17-9 |
| South Alabama | 7-4 | 1.5 | 17-7 |
| Marshall | 7-4 | 1.5 | 15-9 |
| Coastal Carolina | 7-6 | 2.5 | 15-11 |
| Texas State | 7-6 | 2.5 | 15-11 |
| Arkansas State | 6-6 | 3 | 15-10 |
| Georgia Southern | 6-6 | 3 | 14-11 |
| Louisiana | 6-6 | 3 | 9-16 |
| Georgia State | 6-6 | 3 | 9-16 |
| Southern Miss | 6-7 | 3.5 | 13-13 |
| James Madison | 4-8 | 5 | 12-13 |
| Old Dominion | 4-8 | 5 | 8-17 |
| UL Monroe | 1-11 | 8 | 4-21 |