New Orleans 68, at Northwestern State 74

(Interstat) — In a pivotal early-season Southland Conference matchup, the Northwestern State Demons overcame a slow start and a significant rebounding disadvantage to outlast the visiting New Orleans Privateers 74-68 on Saturday afternoon at Prather Coliseum. The game, which saw the Demons improve to 4-10 overall and the Privateers fall to 5-10, was ultimately decided at the free-throw line and by defensive pressure. Northwestern State, despite shooting worse from the field than New Orleans, attempted 26 free throws, making 21, while the Privateers went 11 for 13. The Demons also forced 11 turnovers, converting them into 11 points, and held… Read more...