NEW ORLEANS, La. (Interstat) — Southern-New Orleans defeated visiting Xavier (La.) 69-56 on Oct. 24 in a men’s NAIA basketball game. Xavier scored 20 points in the first quarter, while Southern-New Orleans scored 31. The Gold Rush shot 22 of 58 from the floor, 8 of 25 from three-point range and 4 of 14 from the free throw line. Southern-New Orleans shot 28 of 52 overall, 3 of 13 from beyond the arc and 8 of 15 from the line. The Knights held a 43-24 rebounding advantage, including an 8-5 edge on the offensive glass. Xavier recorded 13 assists, two blocks and 14 turnovers, while Southern-New Orleans had 10 assists, four blocks and 20 turnovers. Xavier committed 11 fouls and Southern-New Orleans committed 17. Jaylon Hicks, Jermaine Lawrence and Dorian Booker were key performers for Southern-New Orleans. Leon Williams, Elijah Pichon and Elijah Wilson were key contributors for Xavier (La.). Xavier fell to 0-1, and Southern-New Orleans improved to 1-0.