10-8, 0-1 Conference
66
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICH | 32 | 34 | 66 |
| UNO | 37 | 41 | 78 |
8-8, 1-0 Conference
78
New Orleans downs Nicholls in Southland Conference opener
NEW ORLEANS -- — Troy Green scored 26 points and Derek St. Hilaire added 23 and New Orleans beat Southland Conference preseason favorite Nicholls 78-66 on Saturday.
It was the second time the duo scored 20-plus in the same game. They also did it against the Colonels on Feb. 27, 2021.
Winners of four straight, New Orleans (8-8, 1-0) finished 22 for 30 from the foul line to 5 for 10 for Nicholls. The Privateers held Nicholls (10-8, 0-1) to 5-for-24 shooting from 3-point range.
Pierce Spencer scored 25 points and Ty Gordon 11 for Nicholls.
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Game Information
Lakefront Arena
10:30 PM, 15 January 2022
New Orleans, LA
Attendance: 1,102
- Referees:
- Danny Chance
- Beau Melancon
- Kevin Montz
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls | 2-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Lamar | 2-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Northwestern State | 2-0 | - | 5-6 |
| McNeese | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 1-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Incarnate Word | 1-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 1-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Houston Christian | 1-1 | 1 | 4-9 |
| SE Louisiana | 0-1 | 1.5 | 6-6 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 0-2 | 2 | 6-6 |
| New Orleans | 0-2 | 2 | 2-10 |
| East Texas A&M | 0-2 | 2 | 2-11 |
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