Nicholls Colonels @ New Orleans Privateers
Byron Ireland scores 19 to lead Nicholls to 78-62 victory over New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS -- — Byron Ireland scored 19 points to help Nicholls defeat New Orleans 78-62 on Monday night.
Ireland shot 8 of 11 from the field and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Colonels (16-11, 10-6 Southland Conference). Trae English scored 17 and added eight assists. Robert Brown III hit three 3-pointers and scored 15.
Michael Thomas, Leland Coleman and Kohen Rowbatham all scored 12 for the Privateers (4-23, 2-14), who have lost nine in a row. Thomas added 17 rebounds for a double-double.
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Game Information
New Orleans, LA
Referee:Brent Dugas
Referee:Steve Orkus
Referee:Jeremy Campbell
2025-26 Standings
| Southland ConferenceSouthland Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 14-1 | - | 21-3 |
| McNeese | 12-3 | 2 | 19-5 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 10-6 | 4.5 | 14-11 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 9-6 | 5 | 13-11 |
| Nicholls | 9-7 | 5.5 | 10-15 |
| New Orleans | 8-7 | 6 | 10-14 |
| Lamar | 7-9 | 7.5 | 12-13 |
| East Texas A&M | 5-10 | 9 | 10-15 |
| Incarnate Word | 5-11 | 9.5 | 10-15 |
| SE Louisiana | 5-11 | 9.5 | 8-17 |
| Northwestern State | 5-11 | 9.5 | 7-18 |
| Houston Christian | 4-11 | 10 | 8-16 |
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