NATCHITOCHES, La. (Interstat) — Northwestern State defeated New Orleans 74-68 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Prather Coliseum. The Demons used a decisive advantage at the free-throw line, making 21 of 26 attempts, to secure the conference victory.

Willie Williams led Northwestern State with 13 points and 13 rebounds. Jakevion Buckley scored a game-high 17 points for the Privateers. New Orleans struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 5 for 26 on 3-pointers.

The win improved Northwestern State to 4-10 overall. New Orleans fell to 5-10.