LAFAYETTE, La. (Interstat) — Louisiana-Lafayette defeated Texas State 67-54 in a Sun Belt Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at the Cajundome.

Jaxon Olvera scored 20 points to lead the Ragin’ Cajuns, who improved to 10-19. Dorian Finister added 15 points and five assists. The home team avenged a January loss to the Bobcats.

DJ Hall led Texas State with 18 points and six rebounds. The Bobcats, who entered as favorites, fell to 18-12 despite winning seven of their previous eight games. Texas State struggled offensively throughout the contest.

Louisiana-Lafayette controlled the game defensively, with Todd Jones contributing eight rebounds and five blocked shots. The victory marked a rare bright spot in a challenging season for the Ragin’ Cajuns.