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 | 12-6 | - | 22-12 |
| South Alabama | 11-7 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Texas State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Marshall | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Coastal Carolina | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| App State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| James Madison | 9-9 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 3 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 4 | 21-16 |
| Old Dominion | 7-11 | 5 | 12-21 |
| Louisiana | 7-11 | 5 | 11-22 |
| Georgia State | 7-11 | 5 | 10-22 |
| UL Monroe | 1-17 | 11 | 4-28 |
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