THIBODAUX, La. (Interstat) — Nicholls State defeated Southeastern Louisiana 68-60 in a men’s basketball game Saturday at Stopher Gym. The Colonels improved to 13-17 overall, while the Lions fell to 8-22.

Trae English scored 16 points and Sincere Malone added 15 for Nicholls State, which led 33-31 at halftime and maintained a narrow advantage throughout the second half. The Colonels capitalized on a 14-9 turnover margin and 11 offensive rebounds.

CJ Booker led Southeastern Louisiana with 12 points. The Lions shot just 6 of 23 from 3-point range. An announced crowd of 833 watched the Southland Conference matchup.