Nicholls State 61, at Southeastern Louisiana 67

HAMMOND, La. (Interstat) — A second-half surge fueled by a decisive advantage at the free-throw line propelled Southeastern Louisiana to a 67-61 victory over Nicholls State in a Southland Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at University Center. In a contest defined by defensive pressure and offensive struggles, the Lions overcame a four-point halftime deficit by outscoring the Colonels 39-29 after the break. The most critical disparity came at the charity stripe, where Southeastern Louisiana converted 22 of 29 attempts, while Nicholls State made 18 of 24. The Lions’ 12-point margin from the line proved to be the ultimate difference in… Read more...