NEW ORLEANS (Interstat) — New Orleans used a strong second-half performance to defeat Northwestern State 75-64 in a Southland Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Kiefer Lakefront Arena.

The Privateers, who led 33-30 at halftime, outscored the Demons 42-34 after intermission to secure the win. Jakevion Buckley led New Orleans with 18 points and six assists. Kedrick Osby added 13 points.

Micah Thomas scored a game-high 20 points for Northwestern State in the loss. Izzy Miles contributed 10 points.

New Orleans improved to 10-13 overall. Northwestern State fell to 6-15. An announced crowd of 793 attended the game.