The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers secured a hard-fought 69-65 win over the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, led by Joshua Beadle's impressive 29-point outing. Beadle's performance, which included 10 points in the second half, helped Coastal Carolina maintain a slim lead throughout the game. The Chanticleers shot 44.4% from the field, while Louisiana managed 41.9%. The Ragin' Cajuns' Dorian Finister put up a valiant effort with 19 points and 7 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Chanticleers' balanced attack.
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The game was closely contested from the start, with Coastal Carolina taking a 36-29 lead into halftime. The Chanticleers' AJ Dancler contributed 7 of his 15 points in the first half, helping to establish a 7-point cushion. Louisiana fought back in the second half, with Jaxon Olvera scoring 12 of his 19 points to keep the Ragin' Cajuns within striking distance. However, Coastal Carolina's Rasheed Jones added 6 of his 10 points in the second half to help maintain the lead. The Chanticleers outrebounded Louisiana 34-31, including 10 offensive boards, which proved crucial in securing the 4-point win.
Joshua Beadle's 29-point performance was the highlight of the game, as he shot 10-18 from the field and 3-6 from beyond the arc. Dorian Finister's 19 points and 7 rebounds led the way for Louisiana, while Jaxon Olvera added 19 points on 7-14 shooting. AJ Dancler chipped in with 15 points and 5 rebounds for Coastal Carolina, and De'Vion Lavergne contributed 15 points off the bench for the Ragin' Cajuns. The top performers combined for 87 points, accounting for 63.5% of the total scoring in the game.
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Coastal Carolina's 44.4% field goal percentage was a key factor in their victory, as they outshot Louisiana by 2.5%. The Chanticleers also held a slight edge in rebounding, grabbing 34 boards to Louisiana's 31. Louisiana committed 12 turnovers, which Coastal Carolina converted into 13 points. The Ragin' Cajuns shot 35.7% from three-point range, but were outscored by Coastal Carolina 21-18 from beyond the arc. The Chanticleers' 10 offensive rebounds led to 12 second-chance points, a crucial advantage in the closely contested game.
The CHD Scout predicted a Coastal Carolina victory by 3.2 points, which proved accurate as the Chanticleers won by 4. The predicted score of 68-71 was close to the actual 69-65 outcome, demonstrating the model's effectiveness in forecasting the game's trajectory. The CHD Scout correctly identified Coastal Carolina as the likely winner, and their margin of victory was within 0.8 points of the predicted margin. This level of accuracy underscores the reliability of the CHD Scout in predicting college basketball outcomes.
This win marks a Quadrant 4 victory for Coastal Carolina, as Louisiana is currently ranked 313 in the NET rankings. The Chanticleers' NET ranking of 225 means that this win will have a limited impact on their tournament resume. However, the victory does improve Coastal Carolina's overall record to 16-11, which could be beneficial in terms of seeding and conference standings. For Louisiana, the loss drops their record to 9-17, and their Quadrant 4 loss will not significantly harm their NET ranking. The Ragin' Cajuns want to bounce back from this defeat and secure more wins to bolster their resume.
Coastal Carolina's next game is scheduled for February 15 against Appalachian State, while Louisiana will face Texas State on February 17. Both teams want to build on their current momentum, with Coastal Carolina seeking to extend their winning streak and Louisiana aiming to rebound from this tough loss.