Arkansas State Red Wolves defeat Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in men's basketball

Senior guard Chandler Jackson scores 31 points in the victory

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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The Arkansas State Red Wolves men's basketball team defeated the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 79-62 on Thursday night in Lafayette, Louisiana. Senior guard Chandler Jackson led all scorers with 31 points for the Red Wolves, who improved their record to 17-11 overall and 8-7 in Sun Belt Conference play.

Why it matters

This win helps the Arkansas State Red Wolves maintain their position in the middle of the Sun Belt Conference standings as the regular season winds down. The Ragin' Cajuns, meanwhile, continue to struggle, falling to 9-19 overall and 6-9 in conference play.

The details

Chandler Jackson's 31-point performance paced the Red Wolves, who shot 50% from the field and 40% from three-point range in the victory. The Ragin' Cajuns were led by a 16-point effort from one of their own senior guards.

  • The game took place on Thursday, February 19, 2026 inside the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana.

The players

Chandler Jackson

A senior guard for the Arkansas State Red Wolves who scored a game-high 31 points in the victory.

Arkansas State Red Wolves

The men's basketball team from Arkansas State University, who improved their record to 17-11 overall and 8-7 in Sun Belt Conference play with the win.

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns

The men's basketball team from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, who fell to 9-19 overall and 6-9 in conference play with the loss.

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What’s next

The Red Wolves will next host Missouri on Saturday, while the Ragin' Cajuns will travel to face ULM.

The takeaway

This win keeps the Arkansas State Red Wolves in the middle of the Sun Belt Conference standings, while the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns continue to struggle in conference play this season.