Nicholls Colonels @ Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Chavez powers Louisiana Tech to 68-55 victory over Nicholls
RUSTON, La. -- — Tahlik Chavez's 20 points helped Louisiana Tech defeat Nicholls 68-55 on Saturday.
Chavez added seven rebounds for the Bulldogs (6-2). Devin Ree scored 15 points while going 6 of 8 (3 for 4 from 3-point range), and added six rebounds. Daniel Batcho shot 5 of 9 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line to finish with 14 points.
The Colonels (3-6) were led by Jalen White, who recorded 16 points. Oumar Koureissi added 10 points and four blocks. In addition, Robert Brown III had eight points and two steals.
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Game Information
Ruston, LA
Referee:Darron George
Referee:Marques Pettigrew
Referee:Alexander Thompson
2025-26 Standings
| Southland ConferenceSouthland 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 |
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
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