Who's Playing

Louisiana @ Texas State-San Marcos

Current Records: Louisiana 8-6; Texas State-San Marcos 10-4

What to Know

The Texas State-San Marcos Bobcats lost both of their matches to the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns last season on scores of 60-62 and 73-74, so they're hoping to turn the tables this season. The Bobcats and Louisiana will face off in a Sun Belt battle at 5 p.m. ET Saturday at Strahan Coliseum. Texas State-San Marcos will be strutting in after a victory while Louisiana will be stumbling in from a loss.

The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks typically have all the answers at home, but on Thursday Texas State-San Marcos proved too difficult a challenge. Texas State-San Marcos took their game against the Warhawks by a conclusive 80-56 score.

Meanwhile, the Ragin Cajuns came up short against the Texas-Arlington Mavericks on Thursday, falling 83-73.

The Bobcats are the favorite in this one, with an expected 4.5-point margin of victory. Those who got lucky with them against the spread on Thursday might want to hold off on placing bets this time since the team has yet to string together back-to-back wins against the spread.

Texas State-San Marcos' win brought them up to 10-4 while Louisiana's defeat pulled them down to 8-6. Texas State-San Marcos is 7-2 after wins this season, and Louisiana is 2-3 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 5 p.m. ET
  • Where: Strahan Coliseum -- San Marcos, Texas
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Bobcats are a 4.5-point favorite against the Ragin Cajuns, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bobcats as a 3.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -103

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Series History

Louisiana have won nine out of their last 14 games against Texas State-San Marcos.

  • Jan 30, 2021 - Louisiana 74 vs. Texas State-San Marcos 73
  • Jan 29, 2021 - Louisiana 62 vs. Texas State-San Marcos 60
  • Jan 02, 2021 - Texas State-San Marcos 71 vs. Louisiana 59
  • Jan 01, 2021 - Louisiana 83 vs. Texas State-San Marcos 77
  • Feb 01, 2020 - Texas State-San Marcos 71 vs. Louisiana 66
  • Jan 18, 2020 - Texas State-San Marcos 68 vs. Louisiana 59
  • Feb 23, 2019 - Texas State-San Marcos 64 vs. Louisiana 62
  • Mar 09, 2018 - Louisiana 80 vs. Texas State-San Marcos 54
  • Feb 15, 2018 - Louisiana 73 vs. Texas State-San Marcos 63
  • Jan 20, 2018 - Louisiana 80 vs. Texas State-San Marcos 55
  • Mar 02, 2017 - Louisiana 94 vs. Texas State-San Marcos 84
  • Jan 21, 2017 - Louisiana 79 vs. Texas State-San Marcos 73
  • Feb 20, 2016 - Texas State-San Marcos 61 vs. Louisiana 57
  • Jan 28, 2016 - Louisiana 80 vs. Texas State-San Marcos 54