Arkansas State Red Wolves @ Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Jackson scores 31 as Arkansas State beats Louisiana 79-62
ByData Skrive
Feb 19, 2026, 10:52 pm
LAFAYETTE, La. -- — Chandler Jackson put up 31 points as Arkansas State beat Louisiana 79-62 on Thursday.
Jackson added five rebounds for the Red Wolves (17-11, 8-7 Sun Belt Conference). Jalen Hampton scored 12 points and added 12 rebounds.
Jaxon Olvera and Dorian Finister both led the Ragin' Cajuns (9-19, 6-9) in scoring, each finishing with 18 points. De'Vion Lavergne also had 13 points.
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Game Information
Lafayette, LA
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Referee:Patrick Evans
Referee:Garrick Shannon
Referee:Owen Shortt
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Sun Belt ConferenceSun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 12-6 | - | 22-12 |
| South Alabama | 11-7 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Texas State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Marshall | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Coastal Carolina | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| App State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| James Madison | 9-9 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 3 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 4 | 21-16 |
| Old Dominion | 7-11 | 5 | 12-21 |
| Louisiana | 7-11 | 5 | 11-22 |
| Georgia State | 7-11 | 5 | 10-22 |
| UL Monroe | 1-17 | 11 | 4-28 |
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