Arkansas State beats Louisiana 79-62

Chandler Jackson scores 31 points in victory

Feb. 27, 2026 at 4:47pm

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The Arkansas State Red Wolves defeated the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 79-62 on Thursday, led by Chandler Jackson's 31 points. The Red Wolves are now 17-11 on the season, while the Ragin' Cajuns fell to 9-19.

Why it matters

This Sun Belt Conference matchup between two college basketball teams highlights the ongoing competition and rivalries within the league as teams jockey for position in the standings and aim to secure bids to the postseason tournaments.

The details

Chandler Jackson led the way for Arkansas State with 31 points and 5 rebounds. Jalen Hampton also contributed 12 points and 12 rebounds for the Red Wolves. For Louisiana, Jaxon Olvera and Dorian Finister each scored 18 points, while De'Vion Lavergne added 13 points.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Chandler Jackson

A player for the Arkansas State Red Wolves who scored 31 points in the game.

Jalen Hampton

A player for the Arkansas State Red Wolves who scored 12 points and had 12 rebounds.

Jaxon Olvera

A player for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns who scored 18 points.

Dorian Finister

A player for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns who scored 18 points.

De'Vion Lavergne

A player for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns who scored 13 points.

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The takeaway

This game showcased the competitive nature of the Sun Belt Conference, with Arkansas State's strong offensive performance leading them to victory over Louisiana.