Southland Conference leader Nicholls rolls past Lamar, 79-74
BEAUMONT, Texas -- Roddy Peters and Tevon Saddler combined to score 50 points and Nicholls took over first-place in the Southland Conference after turning away Lamar, 79-74 on Wednesday night.
The Colonels entered the game tied with Southeastern Louisiana, but the Lions lost to Sam Houston State, 75-65, leaving Nicholls a half-game ahead of New Orleans, a 73-67 winner over Northwestern State.
Lafayette Rutledge hit a 3-pointer with :25 left in the first half to send the Colonels into intermission with a 45-42 lead. Peters hit 9 of 11 from the field and 10 of 12 from the line to scored 28 points for Nicholls (13-8, 7-1). Saddler made 9 of 15 from the field, including 3 of 4 from distance to add 22 points while grabbing 16 rebounds.
Colton Weisbrod scored 28 points to lead Lamar (12-9, 4-4), with Nick Garth adding 15 and Josh Nzeakor 12.
Game Information
- Referees:
- James Durham
- Jeffrey Johnson
- Brooks Wells
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 10-1 | - | 16-6 |
| Lamar | 8-3 | 2 | 13-9 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 7-4 | 3 | 14-9 |
| Nicholls | 7-4 | 3 | 13-9 |
| SE Louisiana | 7-4 | 3 | 13-9 |
| Houston Christian | 7-4 | 3 | 10-12 |
| Northwestern State | 6-5 | 4 | 9-12 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 5-6 | 5 | 13-9 |
| Incarnate Word | 4-7 | 6 | 11-11 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 2-9 | 8 | 9-13 |
| New Orleans | 2-9 | 8 | 4-18 |
| East Texas A&M | 1-10 | 9 | 3-19 |
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