PARAGOULD, Ark. (Interstat) — Cole Nichols recorded a double-double with 17 points and 14 rebounds Thursday night to lead Crowley’s Ridge to a 72-67 men’s basketball victory over UHSP.

The Pioneers improved to 7-8 overall, while UHSP fell to 1-13. Landon Engelage led all scorers with 25 points for UHSP in the losing effort.

Crowley’s Ridge secured the win despite shooting just 35.8% from the floor, capitalizing on a 47-28 rebounding advantage and making 20 free throws. UHSP shot 48.1% but committed 20 fouls and 14 turnovers.

The game was closely contested throughout, with Crowley’s Ridge holding a narrow 31-27 lead after the first quarter and a 72-67 edge after the second.