Nicholls State delivered a dominant offensive performance to defeat UT Rio Grande Valley 93-84 in a pivotal Southland Conference showdown on Saturday night. Jamal West led the charge with a double-double of 22 points and 12 rebounds, propelling the Colonels to their 17th win of the season.
Michael Gray Jr. added 21 points, showcasing sharpshooting accuracy with 4 three-pointers. Robert Brown III contributed 19 points, while UT Rio Grande Valley’s Cliff Davis countered with a game-high 23 points. “This win boosts our momentum heading into the conference tournament,” said a Nicholls State spokesperson.
Key stats from the game:
- Nicholls State shot 48% from the field compared to UTRGV’s 43%
- Colonels dominated rebounds 42-35
- UT Rio Grande Valley’s Howard Fleming Jr. posted 20 points and 7 boards
With both teams returning to action Monday, Nicholls State aims to extend its NCAA basketball momentum against Texas A&M-CC, while UTRGV faces a challenging road game at McNeese.