Who's Playing

Louisiana-Monroe @ Louisiana

Current Records: Louisiana-Monroe 11-16; Louisiana 20-6

What to Know

The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks haven't won a matchup against the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns since Feb. 11 of 2021, but they'll be looking to end the drought Thursday. Louisiana-Monroe and Louisiana will face off in a Sun Belt battle at 8 p.m. ET at Cajundome. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W.'

The Warhawks came up short against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles on Saturday, falling 76-67.

Meanwhile, the game between Louisiana and the Troy Trojans on Saturday was not a total blowout, but with Louisiana falling 80-65 on the road, it was darn close to turning into one.

Louisiana-Monroe is the clear underdog, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Louisiana-Monroe, who are 12-12 against the spread.

Louisiana-Monroe is now 11-16 while Louisiana sits at 20-6. Two offensive stats to keep an eye on: Louisiana-Monroe has only been able to knock down 41.80% percent of their shots, which is the 33rd lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. Louisiana's offense has more to brag about, as they they enter the contest with a 48.50% field goal percentage, good for 15th best in college basketball. We'll see if their 6.70% advantage translates to a win.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Cajundome -- Lafayette, Louisiana
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $71.00

Odds

The Ragin Cajuns are a big 13-point favorite against the Warhawks, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 13-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Louisiana have won 11 out of their last 15 games against Louisiana-Monroe.

  • Jan 12, 2023 - Louisiana 86 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 73
  • Feb 19, 2022 - Louisiana 79 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 74
  • Feb 17, 2022 - Louisiana 78 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 77
  • Feb 13, 2021 - Louisiana 88 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 72
  • Feb 11, 2021 - Louisiana-Monroe 72 vs. Louisiana 66
  • Feb 22, 2020 - Louisiana-Monroe 83 vs. Louisiana 77
  • Jan 25, 2020 - Louisiana 81 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 60
  • Feb 16, 2019 - Louisiana 83 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 76
  • Jan 19, 2019 - Louisiana-Monroe 99 vs. Louisiana 95
  • Feb 03, 2018 - Louisiana 80 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 59
  • Jan 13, 2018 - Louisiana 82 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 48
  • Feb 18, 2017 - Louisiana 85 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 84
  • Jan 07, 2017 - Louisiana 69 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 60
  • Feb 02, 2016 - Louisiana 72 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 65
  • Dec 03, 2015 - Louisiana-Monroe 81 vs. Louisiana 70