Northwestern State Demons @ Nicholls Colonels
West, Forte lead Nicholls to 73-66 victory over Northwestern State
ByData Skrive
Updated: Feb 6, 2024, 11:21 am
THIBODAUX, La. -- — Jamal West and Chase Forte scored 17 points apiece and Nicholls defeated Northwestern State 73-66 on Monday night.
West also had seven rebounds, five assists, and three blocks for the Colonels (12-10, 7-2 Southland Conference). Gray made three 3-pointers, adding five rebounds and three steals. Diante Smith scored 16.
Cliff Davis led the Demons (6-17, 4-6) with 25 points. Chase Forte added 17 points and Duane Posey scored 11 with six rebounds.
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Game Information
Thibodaux, LA
Referee:Chance Moore
Referee:Beau Melancon
Referee:Garrett Theriot
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| 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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