16-11, 10-6 Southland
78
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICH | 37 | 41 | 78 |
| UNO | 27 | 35 | 62 |
4-23, 2-14 Southland
62
Byron Ireland scores 19 to lead Nicholls to 78-62 victory over New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS -- — Byron Ireland scored 19 points to help Nicholls defeat New Orleans 78-62 on Monday night.
Ireland shot 8 of 11 from the field and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Colonels (16-11, 10-6 Southland Conference). Trae English scored 17 and added eight assists. Robert Brown III hit three 3-pointers and scored 15.
Michael Thomas, Leland Coleman and Kohen Rowbatham all scored 12 for the Privateers (4-23, 2-14), who have lost nine in a row. Thomas added 17 rebounds for a double-double.
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Game Information
Lakefront Arena
7:30 PM, February 17, 2025Coverage: ESPN+
New Orleans, LA
Attendance: 738
- Referees:
- Brent Dugas
- Steve Orkus
- Jeremy Campbell
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 19-1 | - | 28-7 |
| Lamar | 14-6 | 5 | 20-13 |
| Nicholls | 13-7 | 6 | 20-13 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 12-8 | 7 | 20-14 |
| SE Louisiana | 12-8 | 7 | 18-14 |
| Northwestern State | 12-8 | 7 | 16-16 |
| Incarnate Word | 9-11 | 10 | 19-17 |
| Houston Christian | 9-11 | 10 | 12-20 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 8-12 | 11 | 16-15 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 7-13 | 12 | 14-17 |
| East Texas A&M | 3-17 | 16 | 5-26 |
| New Orleans | 2-18 | 17 | 4-27 |
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