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Nicholls State Defeats Stephen F. Austin 73-61 - Recap

Nicholls State got 17 points from Byron Ireland en route to a 73-61 victory over Stephen F. Austin on Saturday at David R. Stopher Gymnasium.

Nicholls State got 16 points from Robert Brown III and another 11 points from Jaylen Searles. Byron Ireland contributed 4 assists, while Jaylen Searles cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.

Stephen F. Austin got 12 points from Myles Jenkins in a losing cause and another 12 points from Chrishawn Christmas. Matt Hayman contributed 3 assists for them, while Chrishawn Christmas had 9 rebounds.

Nicholls State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Nicholls State as they grabbed 28 boards, while Stephen F. Austin only had 27

Next game, Nicholls State takes its act home to face Lamar looking for another win. For Stephen F. Austin, they head on the road to face McNeese State.