Georgia Southern Eagles Soar Past Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns

Eagles' high-powered offense proves too much for struggling Ragin' Cajuns

Jan. 31, 2026 at 7:55am

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The Georgia Southern Eagles will take on the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns in a Sun Belt Conference matchup on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The Eagles, led by standout players Tyren Moore and Spudd Webb, enter the game as favorites with a 14-9 record, while the Ragin' Cajuns have struggled to a 6-16 mark so far this season.

Why it matters

This game pits two Sun Belt Conference foes against each other, with the high-powered Eagles offense looking to overwhelm the defensive-challenged Ragin' Cajuns. A win for Georgia Southern would keep them in the hunt for a conference title, while a loss for Louisiana-Lafayette would further dampen their already disappointing season.

The details

The Eagles have been led by the scoring exploits of Tyren Moore (14.6 ppg) and Spudd Webb (16.1 ppg), who have helped the team average a robust 82.3 points per game. In contrast, the Ragin' Cajuns have struggled offensively, averaging just 61.1 points per contest. Louisiana-Lafayette will need standout performances from Dorian Finister (14.0 ppg) and De'Vion Lavergne (8.7 ppg) to have a chance of keeping up with the Eagles' high-octane attack.

  • The game will be played on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET.
  • Georgia Southern recently defeated Louisiana-Monroe 79-76.
  • Louisiana-Lafayette last played against Georgia State, winning 82-72.

The players

Tyren Moore

A key scorer for the Georgia Southern Eagles, averaging 14.6 points per game.

Spudd Webb

The leading scorer for the Georgia Southern Eagles, averaging 16.1 points per game.

Dorian Finister

A standout player for the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns, averaging 14.0 points per game.

De'Vion Lavergne

Contributes 8.7 points per game for the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns.

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What they’re saying

“We must be ready to match Georgia Southern's offensive firepower if we want to have a chance in this game.”

— Jaxon Olvera, Louisiana-Lafayette Guard

“Our team has been playing with a lot of energy and confidence lately. We're looking forward to continuing that momentum against Louisiana-Lafayette.”

— Tyren Moore

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a step closer to securing a favorable seed in the upcoming Sun Belt Conference tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup features a high-powered Georgia Southern offense against a struggling Louisiana-Lafayette defense, setting the stage for a potential blowout victory for the Eagles as they continue their push towards the Sun Belt Conference title.