NEWSLETTER
The McNeese Cowboys (5-5) will attempt to break a four-game road losing streak when they visit the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (3-9) on December 22, 2024 at Cajundome.
In its previous game, McNeese lost to Mississippi State on Saturday, 66-63. Its high scorer was Joe Charles with 19 points. On Wednesday, in its most recent game, Louisiana topped Appalachian State 68-62. With 15 points, Mostapha El Moutaouakkil was its leading scorer.
When is McNeese vs. Louisiana and when does it start?
This matchup between the Cowboys and Ragin’ Cajuns is set to start on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Expect to see the opening tip at 3:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch McNeese vs. Louisiana
The Cowboys and Ragin’ Cajuns will hit the hardwood at Cajundome for this matchup on December 22, and if you’d like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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McNeese Cowboys vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Game Preview
McNeese Stats, Odds & Insights
McNeese is outscoring opponents by 8.9 points per game with a +89 scoring differential overall. It puts up 76.7 points per game (167th in college basketball) and allows 67.8 per outing (97th in college basketball).
The Cowboys average just 0.1 fewer points than the Ragin’ Cajuns concede (76.8).
McNeese connects on 6.8 three-pointers per game (280th in college basketball) while shooting 31.6% from deep (279th in college basketball). It is making 1.9 fewer threes per contest than its opponents, who drain 8.7 per game while shooting 34%.
Louisiana Stats, Odds & Insights
Louisiana has been outscored by 10.4 points per game (posting 66.4 points per game, 332nd in college basketball, while conceding 76.8 per outing, 309th in college basketball) and has a -124 scoring differential.
The Ragin’ Cajuns average 66.4 points, only 1.4 fewer than the Cowboys allow.
Louisiana hits 7.1 three-pointers per game (255th in college basketball) at a 31.6% rate (279th in college basketball), compared to the 7.1 its opponents make, shooting 35.4% from deep.
Cowboys Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyn Breed | 2 | 17.5 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Sincere Parker | 10 | 15.6 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Shumate | 10 | 11.1 | 5.4 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| Javohn Garcia | 10 | 11 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 1.1 |
| Joe Charles | 9 | 9.2 | 6.2 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 1.3 |
Ragin’ Cajuns Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mostapha El Moutaouakkil | 12 | 10.9 | 3.9 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Christian Wright | 12 | 9.5 | 1.7 | 2 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
| Kentrell Garnett | 12 | 8.9 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
| Koron Davis | 7 | 8.7 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Kyndall Davis | 12 | 8 | 3.8 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1.2 |
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