Brown, Ireland propel Nicholls to 89-77 victory over New Orleans
Jamal West Jr. with the massive swat at the rim
Jamal West Jr. with the massive swat at the rim
NEW ORLEANS -- — Robert Brown III had 24 points, Byron Ireland scored 21 and Nicholls cruised to an 89-77 victory over New Orleans on Monday night.
Brown shot 5 for 10 (4 for 6 from 3-point range) and 10 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Colonels (14-12, 9-4 Southland Conference). Ireland made 6 of 10 shots with three 3-pointers, adding three steals. Diante Smith scored 14.
Carlos Hart led the way for the Privateers (8-19, 3-11) with 20 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Jordan Johnson added 13 points, two steals and two blocks. Jah Short pitched in with 13 points and five steals.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kelly Self
- Beau Melancon
- Garrett Theriot
2023-24 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 17-1 | - | 30-4 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 14-4 | 3 | 21-12 |
| Nicholls | 13-5 | 4 | 20-14 |
| Lamar | 12-6 | 5 | 19-14 |
| SE Louisiana | 10-8 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Northwestern State | 7-11 | 10 | 9-23 |
| Texas A&M-Commerce | 6-12 | 11 | 13-20 |
| New Orleans | 4-14 | 13 | 10-23 |
| Houston Christian | 4-14 | 13 | 6-23 |
| Incarnate Word | 3-15 | 14 | 8-23 |
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