Stephen F. Austin 79, at Nicholls State 62

THIBODAUX, La. (Interstat) — A dominant first-half performance by Stephen F. Austin set the tone for a decisive 79-62 victory over Nicholls State in a Southland Conference men’s basketball game Monday night at Stopher Gym. The Lumberjacks (16-3, 5-1 Southland) seized control from the opening tip, building a 21-point halftime lead and withstanding a second-half push from the Colonels (8-11, 3-3) to secure their third consecutive conference win. Stephen F. Austin’s early offensive efficiency and defensive pressure proved insurmountable for a Nicholls State team that struggled to find its footing until after the break. Stephen F. Austin wasted no time… Read more...