Northwestern State Demons @ SE Louisiana Lions
Micah Thomas scores 24 to lead Northwestern State over Southeast Louisiana 72-69
HAMMOND, La. -- — Micah Thomas scored 24 points to help Northwestern State defeat Southeast Louisiana 72-69 on Monday night.
Thomas shot 7 of 12 from the field, including 5 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the free-throw line for the Demons (14-15, 10-8 Southland Conference). Love Bettis scored 18 points, going 6 of 10 and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line.
Sam Hines Jr. led the way for the Lions (18-11, 12-6) with 22 points, six rebounds and two steals. Brody Rowbury added 20 points and six rebounds. Jeremy Elyzee totaled 16 points and four steals.
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Game Information
Hammond, LA
Referee:Lucas Santos
Referee:Kevin Montz
Referee:Kael Saloy
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 |
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