Texas A&M-Commerce rallies late to beat Nicholls 72-71
Demarcus Demonia slams home a dunk-of-the-night candidate
Kalen Williams throws it up to Demarcus Demonia, who throws it down with authority for Texas A&M Commerce.
THIBODAUX, La. -- — JJ Romer Rosario scored 21 points, C.J. Roberts added 21 and sank a jumper with five seconds left to rally Texas A&M-Commerce to a 72-71 victory over Nicholls on Monday night.
Romer Rosario added five rebounds for the Lions (12-17, 8-7 Southland Conference). Roberts shot 7 of 13 from the floor and 7 for 9 from the foul line. Demarcus Demonia added 11 points.
The Colonels (14-13, 9-6) were led by Caleb Huffman with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Lance Amir-Paul added 15 points and four assists, while Latrell Jones contributed 13 points and two steals.
NEXT UP
Both teams next play Thursday. Texas A&M-Commerce visits Texas A&M-CC and Nicholls visits New Orleans.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Danny Chance
- Steve Orkus
- Kevin Montz
2023-24 Southland Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
McNeese | 17-1 | - | 30-4 |
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 14-4 | 3 | 21-12 |
Nicholls | 13-5 | 4 | 20-14 |
Lamar | 12-6 | 5 | 19-14 |
SE Louisiana | 10-8 | 7 | 15-17 |
Northwestern State | 7-11 | 10 | 9-23 |
Texas A&M-Commerce | 6-12 | 11 | 13-20 |
New Orleans | 4-14 | 13 | 10-23 |
Houston Christian | 4-14 | 13 | 6-23 |
Incarnate Word | 3-15 | 14 | 8-23 |