Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders @ Nicholls Colonels
Saddler leads Nicholls to 91-61 win over Texas A&M-CC
THIBODAUX, La. -- Tevon Saddler scored 23 points as Nicholls dominated Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 91-61 for its fourth straight Southland Conference win on Tuesday night.
Saddler shot 8 of 10 from the field, dished out five assists and had one steal. Jahvaughn Powell, Kevin Johnson and Lafayette Rutledge added 14 points apiece for Nicholls (12-8, 6-1), which has won six of the last seven games. Powell had five assists and four steals. Roddy Peters added 11 points with six assists.
Nicholls sprinted to a 23-9 advantage and took a 42-27 lead into the break. The Colonels maintained the double-digit lead throughout the second period and led 71-39 at the 9:21 mark.
Joseph Kilgore had 22 points and Kareem South added 11 for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (4-12, 1-5), which has lost three straight conference games.
Game Information
Thibodaux, LA
Referee:Gerald Williams
Referee:Bradley Yorkovich
Referee:Lucas Santos
2025-26 Standings
| Southland ConferenceSouthland Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 7-1 | - | 14-3 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 7-1 | - | 14-3 |
| Nicholls | 7-1 | - | 8-9 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 5-3 | 2 | 9-8 |
| Lamar | 4-4 | 3 | 9-8 |
| Northwestern State | 4-4 | 3 | 6-11 |
| New Orleans | 4-4 | 3 | 6-11 |
| Incarnate Word | 3-5 | 4 | 8-9 |
| East Texas A&M | 2-6 | 5 | 7-11 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 2-6 | 5 | 6-11 |
| SE Louisiana | 2-6 | 5 | 5-12 |
| Houston Christian | 1-7 | 6 | 5-12 |
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