ncaab Game Recap
New Orleans Privateers vs Nicholls State Colonels Wrap - Nicholls State Wins 73-70
Nicholls State grabbed a 73-70 win over New Orleans on Saturday, behind a 22-point effort from Byron Ireland at David R. Stopher Gymnasium.
Nicholls State got 18 points from Trae English and another 10 points from Robert Brown III. Byron Ireland contributed 3 assists, while Mekhi Collins cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
New Orleans got 16 points from MJ Thomas in a losing cause and another 15 points from James White. JR Jacobs contributed 4 assists for them, while MJ Thomas had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Nicholls State were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored Nicholls State as they grabbed 40 boards, while New Orleans only had 33
Next game, Nicholls State takes its act home to face Southern New Orleans looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head on the road to face Iowa.