LAFAYETTE, La. — South Alabama men's basketball closed out the 2025 calendar year with a hard-fought road victory Wednesday afternoon, edging Louisiana 63–58 at the Cajundome. The Jaguars improved to 11–4 overall and 2–1 in Sun Belt play, while the Cajuns fell to 3–12 (1–2 SBC).

Key Stats

• Adam Olsen led the charge with a game-high 26 points, shooting 7-of-13 from the field and a perfect 10-of-10 at the free-throw line.

• Chaze Harris added 12 points, four assists, and four steals, playing a key role on both ends down the stretch.

• Jayden Cooper finished with five rebounds and three assists, while Randy Brady pulled down eight rebounds and knocked down three free throws late.

• Stephen Williams provided a spark off the bench, scoring eight points on 4-of-5 shooting in limited minutes.

• South Alabama shot 44.4 percent from the field and went 17-of-20 at the free-throw line, while holding Louisiana to 35.1 percent shooting overall.

• The Jaguars forced 16 turnovers and turned them into 10 points, while also holding a 12–0 advantage in fast-break scoring.

Key Moments

• South Alabama struck early, jumping out to a quick lead behind an early three from Olsen and a fast-break layup off a defensive stop.

• The Jaguars maintained control throughout the first half, taking a slim 31–30 advantage into the locker room after holding Louisiana to just 32.3 percent shooting.

• Louisiana briefly pulled ahead early in the second half, but South Alabama responded with timely stops and a pair of baskets in the paint to regain the lead.

• With the game tied late, Olsen buried a transition three to swing momentum before Harris came up with a steal that led to a go-ahead layup.

• South Alabama sealed the win at the free-throw line in the final seconds, closing out another gritty road victory.

Quotable

Head Coach Richie Riley

"Our culture is that we don't quit and we never let up, and that's what you saw tonight. You're going to have to take it from us and earn it—that's how we prepare every day. This group embraces that mentality as well as any team I've ever had. Their focus never wavered. There are moments when it looks rough, but they keep looking you right in the eye. We may not win every game, but I can promise you one thing—this bunch will never quit. That's how we want to represent South Alabama."

Up Next

South Alabama heads on the road to face off against its arch rival, Troy, on Saturday, Jan.3 at 3:33 p.m. CT

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