East Texas A&M Lions @ New Orleans Privateers
TJ Thomas scores 20 to help East Texas A&M defeat New Orleans 73-71
NEW ORLEANS -- — TJ Thomas had 20 points to help East Texas A&M end a six-game losing streak with a 73-71 victory over New Orleans on Monday night.
Thomas also had seven rebounds and four steals for the Lions (4-25, 2-16 Southland Conference). KC Ugwuakazi totaled 11 points and eight rebounds. Khaliq Abdul-Mateen had 10 points.
The Privateers (4-25, 2-16) were led by Michael Thomas with 16 points and 18 rebounds. JR Jacobs had 14 points and seven assists and Theo Grant scored 11. The Privateers have lost 11 in a row.
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Game Information
New Orleans, LA
Referee:Earnie Pheal
Referee:Danny Chance
Referee:Earl Lennie
2025-26 Standings
| Southland ConferenceSouthland Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 14-1 | - | 21-3 |
| McNeese | 12-3 | 2 | 19-5 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 9-6 | 5 | 13-11 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 9-6 | 5 | 13-11 |
| Nicholls | 9-6 | 5 | 10-14 |
| New Orleans | 8-7 | 6 | 10-14 |
| Lamar | 7-8 | 7 | 12-12 |
| Incarnate Word | 5-10 | 9 | 10-14 |
| East Texas A&M | 5-10 | 9 | 10-15 |
| Houston Christian | 4-11 | 10 | 8-16 |
| SE Louisiana | 4-11 | 10 | 7-17 |
| Northwestern State | 4-11 | 10 | 6-18 |
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