Nicholls Colonels @ McNeese Cowboys
Gordon carries Nicholls St. past McNeese St. 81-71
LAKE CHARLES, La. -- — Ty Gordon had 24 points as Nicholls State topped McNeese State 81-71 on Thursday night.
Devante Carter had 19 points, six assists and five steals for Nicholls State (12-9, 4-3 Southland Conference), which ended its four-game road losing streak. Manny Littles added 16 points and 12 rebounds. Pierce Spencer had 10 points.
Kellon Taylor had 13 points and seven rebounds for the Cowboys (8-13, 3-4). Harwin Francois added 12 points. Christian Shumate had 10 points.
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Game Information
Lake Charles, LA
Referee:Brent Dugas
Referee:Danny Chance
Referee:Raymond Tate
2025-26 Standings
| Southland Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 20-2 | - | 28-6 |
| McNeese | 19-3 | 1 | 28-6 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 14-8 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 13-9 | 7 | 18-15 |
| New Orleans | 12-10 | 8 | 15-18 |
| Nicholls | 12-10 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Houston Christian | 8-14 | 12 | 12-20 |
| Northwestern State | 8-14 | 12 | 10-22 |
| Incarnate Word | 7-15 | 13 | 12-19 |
| Lamar | 7-15 | 13 | 12-19 |
| East Texas A&M | 6-16 | 14 | 11-21 |
| SE Louisiana | 6-16 | 14 | 9-22 |
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