Georgia State Panthers @ Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Lavergne scores 23, Louisiana beats Georgia State 82-72
LAFAYETTE, La. -- — De'Vion Lavergne's 23 points helped Louisiana defeat Georgia State 82-72 on Thursday.
Lavergne also contributed seven assists for the Ragin' Cajuns (6-16, 4-6 Sun Belt Conference). Dorian Finister scored 18 points and added six rebounds. Karris Bilal had 13 points and shot 4 for 9 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line.
Malachi Brown finished with 25 points for the Panthers (9-13, 6-4). Georgia State also got 14 points and seven rebounds from Jelani Hamilton. Jakai Newton finished with 12 points.
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Game Information
Lafayette, LA
Referee:Joe Lindsay
Referee:Josue Nieves
Referee:Lucas Santos
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt ConferenceSun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 8-2 | - | 15-7 |
| South Alabama | 6-3 | 1.5 | 15-6 |
| App State | 7-4 | 1.5 | 14-9 |
| Georgia State | 6-4 | 2 | 9-13 |
| Marshall | 5-4 | 2.5 | 13-8 |
| Georgia Southern | 5-4 | 2.5 | 13-9 |
| Coastal Carolina | 6-5 | 2.5 | 13-10 |
| Arkansas State | 5-5 | 3 | 13-9 |
| Texas State | 5-6 | 3.5 | 12-11 |
| Southern Miss | 5-6 | 3.5 | 11-12 |
| James Madison | 4-6 | 4 | 11-11 |
| Old Dominion | 4-6 | 4 | 7-15 |
| Louisiana | 4-6 | 4 | 6-16 |
| UL Monroe | 0-9 | 7.5 | 3-18 |
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