THIBODAUX, La. (Interstat) — The Nicholls State women’s basketball team controlled play from start to finish in a 69-42 victory over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Saturday at Stopher Gym.

The Colonels built a 38-16 halftime lead and never looked back, improving to 11-11 overall. The Islanders fell to 4-18.

Sh’Diamond McKnight led Nicholls State with 22 points, while Marie Kenembeni added 19 points and five rebounds. Torie Sevier scored 11 points and blocked four shots for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

Nicholls State forced 25 turnovers, converting them into 20 points, and outrebounded the Islanders 12-3 on the offensive glass. The Colonels shot 20 for 27 from the free-throw line, while the Islanders struggled at 14 for 23.