Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 54, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 62
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-18 · Winner: Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Southern Miss Golden Eagles defeated Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 62–54 on 2025-12-18 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 0:05 swung win probability 47% → 87%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | 17 | 37 | 54 |
| Southern Miss Golden Eagles | 24 | 38 | 62 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 0:05 swung win probability 47% → 87%.
Why Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns lost
- Lost H1 17-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 0:05 (win probability 47% → 87% for the home side).
- Shot 38.6% eFG vs a 47.1% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 26-10 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Miss Golden Eagles | 10–0 | H1 0:05 | 47% → 87% |