Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns @ Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
El Moutaouakkil's 21 lead Louisiana past Coastal Carolina 71-68
CONWAY, S.C. -- — Mostapha El Moutaouakkil had 21 points in Louisiana's 71-68 victory over Coastal Carolina on Thursday night.
El Moutaouakkil also had seven rebounds and six steals for the Ragin' Cajuns (4-10, 2-0 Sun Belt Conference). Michael Thomas shot 6 for 9 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to add 16 points. Kentrell Garnett shot 4 for 7, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.
The Chanticleers (7-7, 0-2) were led in scoring by Rasheed Jones, who finished with 19 points. Noah Amenhauser added 13 points for Coastal Carolina. Jordan Battle finished with 10 points.
Both teams play on Saturday. Louisiana visits Georgia State and Coastal Carolina hosts UL Monroe.
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Game Information
Conway, SC
Referee:Mike Nance
Referee:Shaun Seales
Referee:Hunter Allen
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 6-1 | - | 13-6 |
| Georgia Southern | 5-2 | 1 | 13-7 |
| Southern Miss | 5-3 | 1.5 | 11-9 |
| South Alabama | 4-3 | 2 | 13-6 |
| Arkansas State | 4-3 | 2 | 12-7 |
| Marshall | 4-3 | 2 | 12-7 |
| Georgia State | 4-3 | 2 | 7-12 |
| App State | 4-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Coastal Carolina | 4-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Texas State | 4-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Old Dominion | 3-5 | 3.5 | 6-14 |
| Louisiana | 3-5 | 3.5 | 5-15 |
| James Madison | 2-5 | 4 | 9-10 |
| UL Monroe | 0-7 | 6 | 3-16 |
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