| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMCC | 27 | 34 | 61 |
| NICH | 42 | 49 | 91 |
Saddler leads Nicholls to 91-61 win over Texas A&M-CC
THIBODAUX, La. -- Tevon Saddler scored 23 points as Nicholls dominated Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 91-61 for its fourth straight Southland Conference win on Tuesday night.
Saddler shot 8 of 10 from the field, dished out five assists and had one steal. Jahvaughn Powell, Kevin Johnson and Lafayette Rutledge added 14 points apiece for Nicholls (12-8, 6-1), which has won six of the last seven games. Powell had five assists and four steals. Roddy Peters added 11 points with six assists.
Nicholls sprinted to a 23-9 advantage and took a 42-27 lead into the break. The Colonels maintained the double-digit lead throughout the second period and led 71-39 at the 9:21 mark.
Joseph Kilgore had 22 points and Kareem South added 11 for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (4-12, 1-5), which has lost three straight conference games.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Gerald Williams
- Bradley Yorkovich
- Lucas Santos
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 |
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