Dallas Christian Crusaders @ Northwestern State Demons
Sanders has 16 in Northwestern State's 96-55 victory against Dallas Christian
NATCHITOCHES, La. -- — Jon Sanders scored 16 points as Northwestern State beat Dallas Christian 96-55 in a season-opener on Monday night.
Sanders shot 4 of 5 from the field, including 3 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the line for the Demons. Addison Patterson added 14 points while shooting 5 of 7 from the field and 3 for 3 from the line while he also had five rebounds. JT Warren shot 3 of 5 from the field and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points.
The Crusaders were led by Ronald Ducros, who posted eight points. Ny'gel Boozer added eight points for Dallas Christian. Carlas Canady finished with seven points.
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Game Information
Natchitoches, LA
Referee:Steven Chiara
Referee:Beau Melancon
Referee:Carl Gray
2025-26 Standings
| Southland ConferenceSouthland Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 9-1 | - | 16-3 |
| McNeese | 8-2 | 1 | 15-4 |
| Nicholls | 7-3 | 2 | 8-11 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 6-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Lamar | 5-5 | 4 | 10-9 |
| New Orleans | 5-5 | 4 | 7-12 |
| Incarnate Word | 4-6 | 5 | 9-10 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 4-6 | 5 | 8-11 |
| Northwestern State | 4-6 | 5 | 6-13 |
| East Texas A&M | 3-7 | 6 | 8-12 |
| Houston Christian | 3-7 | 6 | 7-12 |
| SE Louisiana | 2-8 | 7 | 5-14 |
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