Sun Belt foes will collide when the Troy Trojans (9-18) play the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns (14-11) at Trojan Arena. Action begins at 8:30 pm ET on Thursday, Feb. 25.
The Trojans are hoping to rebound after their 78-74 loss to Appalachian State in their last matchup. Wesley Person was the game’s leading scorer with 30 points. The Ragin’ Cajuns, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 61-57 loss against Texas State in their last game. Louisiana-Lafayette lost despite the best efforts of Bryce Washington, who recorded his second double-double of the season with 13 points and 13 rebounds.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams, with the Ragin’ Cajuns winning the first matchup 88-65. Shawn Long put up 20 points and 14 rebounds.
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Ranked 64th, the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns have an offensive rating of 111.4. The Troy Trojans rank 233rd with a defensive rating of just 105.7.
The Troy Trojans average a field goal percentage of 42.3% this season. The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns have a subpar record of 4-8 when opponents have a FG% of 42.3% or greater.
The Troy Trojans rank lower for their field goal percentage (261st) than they do for their effective field goal percentage (254th), but the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns have a better FG% ranking (151st) than eFG% ranking (190th).
The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns average 41.6 rebounds per game and are ranked ninth. The Troy Trojans average 36.3 rebounds per game, ranked 171st.
When it comes to offensive rebounds, Louisiana-Lafayette ranks eighth. Troy ranks 150th in defensive rebounds.
Louisiana-Lafayette has forced an average turnover percentage of 17.3% this season. Troy has a losing 6-10 record when its TO% is 17.3% or higher.
