Nicholls Colonels @ LSU New Orleans Privateers
10-8, 0-1 Southland
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10-8, 0-1 Southland
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NICH | 32 | 34 | 66 |
NOLA | 37 | 41 | 78 |
8-8, 1-0 Southland
78
8-8, 1-0 Southland
New Orleans downs Nicholls in Southland Conference opener
NEW ORLEANS -- — Troy Green scored 26 points and Derek St. Hilaire added 23 and New Orleans beat Southland Conference preseason favorite Nicholls 78-66 on Saturday.
It was the second time the duo scored 20-plus in the same game. They also did it against the Colonels on Feb. 27, 2021.
Winners of four straight, New Orleans (8-8, 1-0) finished 22 for 30 from the foul line to 5 for 10 for Nicholls. The Privateers held Nicholls (10-8, 0-1) to 5-for-24 shooting from 3-point range.
Pierce Spencer scored 25 points and Ty Gordon 11 for Nicholls.
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