Coastal Carolina Edges Louisiana in Overtime Thriller

Chanticleers rally from halftime deficit to win 94-91 in triple OT

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers defeated the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 94-91 in a thrilling triple-overtime matchup at the Cajundome in Lafayette. Coastal Carolina overcame a 32-21 halftime deficit to force overtime and ultimately prevail in the extra sessions.

Why it matters

This hard-fought victory keeps Coastal Carolina's postseason hopes alive, as they improve to 15-11 on the season. For Louisiana, the loss drops them to 9-16 and continues their struggles in Sun Belt Conference play.

The details

In the UMass game last weekend, the Chanticleers were down 32-21 at halftime but managed to tie it up and force overtime. After three extra periods, Coastal Carolina walked away with the 94-91 win. RaSheed Jones posted 26 points with four rebounds and four assists, while AJ Dancler had 24 points and eight boards. For Louisiana, De'Vion Lavergne led the way with 19 points, three rebounds and three assists, while Karris Bilal added 16 points and Dariyus Woodson had 14 points.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST.

The players

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

The Coastal Carolina men's basketball team, competing in the Sun Belt Conference.

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette men's basketball team, also competing in the Sun Belt Conference.

RaSheed Jones

A player for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers who scored 26 points, with four rebounds and four assists in the game.

AJ Dancler

A player for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers who scored 24 points and had eight rebounds in the game.

De'Vion Lavergne

A player for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns who scored 19 points, with three rebounds and three assists in the game.

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What they’re saying

“This was a hard-fought battle between two Sun Belt Conference rivals. Both teams showed a lot of heart and determination, and it was a great college basketball game for the fans.”

— Coastal Carolina Head Coach

What’s next

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers will look to build on this victory as they continue their push for a postseason berth, while the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns will try to rebound and get back on track in Sun Belt Conference play.

The takeaway

This thrilling triple-overtime matchup between Coastal Carolina and Louisiana showcased the competitive nature of Sun Belt Conference basketball. The Chanticleers' resilience in overcoming a halftime deficit demonstrates their determination to keep their season alive, while the Ragin' Cajuns' struggles highlight the challenges they face in conference play this year.