Loyola New Orleans Wolfpack @ Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Louisiana wins 98-56 on Gant's career night
LAFAYETTE, La. -- JaKeenan Gant scored a career-high 23 points on 10-of-16 shooting, Louisiana hit 13 3-pointers, and the Ragin' Cajuns beat NAIA Loyola New Orleans 98-56 on Wednesday night.
Johnathan Stove and Malik Marquetti scored 13 points apiece, Bryce Washington grabbed 13 rebounds, and Jerekius Davis added 12 points for Louisiana (7-2). The Ragin' Cajuns have won four straight.
Louisiana outrebounded the Wolf Pack 43-24, outscored them 46-22 in the paint and scored 24 points off of 21 turnovers.
Marquetti opened with a 3-pointer and Louisiana led by as many as 27 before taking a 44-19 lead into the break. Gant made back-to-back dunks for a 59-28 lead and Louisiana pulled away on an 8-0 run capped by Marquetti's 3 with 8:47 to play and cruised.
Tre'Von Jasmine led Loyola New Orleans (5-5) with 13 points.
Game Information
Lafayette, LA
Referee:John Heatly
Referee:Eric Mims
Referee:Grant Todey
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt ConferenceSun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 8-1 | - | 15-6 |
| Georgia State | 6-3 | 2 | 9-12 |
| South Alabama | 5-3 | 2.5 | 14-6 |
| Marshall | 5-3 | 2.5 | 13-7 |
| App State | 6-4 | 2.5 | 13-9 |
| Coastal Carolina | 6-4 | 2.5 | 13-9 |
| Arkansas State | 5-4 | 3 | 13-8 |
| Georgia Southern | 5-4 | 3 | 13-9 |
| Southern Miss | 5-5 | 3.5 | 11-11 |
| Texas State | 4-6 | 4.5 | 11-11 |
| James Madison | 3-6 | 5 | 10-11 |
| Old Dominion | 3-6 | 5 | 6-15 |
| Louisiana | 3-6 | 5 | 5-16 |
| UL Monroe | 0-9 | 8 | 3-18 |
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