The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns open their 2023-24 college basketball season on November 6, 2023, taking on the Youngstown State Penguins at Cajundome.
Louisiana went 26-8 last season. Youngstown State finished 24-10 last season.
When is Louisiana vs. Youngstown State and when does it start?
This matchup between the Ragin’ Cajuns and Penguins will take place on Monday, November 6, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 8:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Louisiana vs. Youngstown State
The Ragin’ Cajuns and Penguins will hit the court at Cajundome for this matchup on November 6, and if you want to see the event 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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Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs. Youngstown State Penguins Game Preview
Louisiana Stats, Odds & Insights (2022-23)
Last season, Louisiana was 47th in the nation offensively (77.4 points scored per game) and 156th on defense (69.5 points allowed).
Last year, the Ragin’ Cajuns recorded just 4.9 more points per game (77.4) than the Penguins allowed (72.5).
Last year, Louisiana was 227th in the nation in 3-point makes (7.0 per game) and 23rd-best in 3-point percentage (37.7%).
At home, the Ragin’ Cajuns averaged 10.5 more points per game last season (83.3) than they did in away games (72.8).
Youngstown State Stats, Odds & Insights (2022-23)
Youngstown State surrendered 72.5 points per game last season (251st-ranked in college basketball), but it really played well on offense, scoring 81.9 points per game (fifth-best).
The Penguins put up an average of 81.9 points per game last year, 12.4 more points than the 69.5 the Ragin’ Cajuns allowed to opponents.
With 8.0 treys per game, Youngstown State was 112th in college basketball. It owned a 36.5% shooting percentage from downtown, which ranked 57th in college basketball.
At home, the Penguins scored 85.9 points per game last season, 6.2 more than they averaged away (79.7).
Ragin’ Cajuns Key Players (2022-23)
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Brown | 33 | 19.3 | 8.6 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| Greg Williams Jr. | 34 | 12.8 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.8 |
| Terence Lewis II | 34 | 10.9 | 7.4 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Themus Fulks | 34 | 9.2 | 2.9 | 6.0 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Kentrell Garnett | 34 | 6.6 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
Penguins Key Players (2022-23
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwayne Cohill | 34 | 18.0 | 3.5 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| Brandon Rush | 34 | 13.9 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.3 |
| Malek Green | 34 | 13.5 | 7.2 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Adrian Nelson | 34 | 13.5 | 9.4 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| Bryce McBride | 34 | 7.6 | 2.0 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.8 |
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