The McNeese State Cowboys head to Cajun Dome to take on the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns. The game begins at 8:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Dec. 9.
The Ragin’ Cajuns lost to Louisiana-Monroe 81-70 in their last matchup. Devonta Walker had the best performance for the Ragin’ Cajuns, finishing with nine points, five rebounds, and three steals. The Cowboys, meanwhile, are coming off a close 74-73 loss at the hands of Central Michigan in their last outing. Lance Potier posted 14 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks.
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The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns average 77.2 possessions and 1.176 points per possession in games this season. The McNeese State Cowboys average fewer possessions with 70.9, as well as fewer points per possession with .978.
The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns average an effective field goal percentage of 53.8% this season. The McNeese State Cowboys have split their games this season (1-1) when opponents have an eFG% of 53.8% or greater.
On average, Louisiana-Lafayette attempts 23.0 three pointers and McNeese State attempts 22.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns are even at 2-2 while the McNeese State Cowboys have a losing 1-4 record.
The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns are one of the top rebounding teams in the nation with an average of 43.6 per game (ranked 20th). The McNeese State Cowboys are outside the top 100 with 34.8 rebounds per game (ranked 262nd).
McNeese State ranks 203rd in offensive rebounds, while Louisiana-Lafayette ranks at 55th in defensive rebounds.
Louisiana-Lafayette has forced an average turnover percentage of 17.6% this season. McNeese State is a winless 0-2 SU when its TO% is 17.6% or higher.
