Preview: Houston Christian at Nicholls State Women’s Basketball

THIBODAUX, La. (Interstat) — A pair of Southland Conference teams trending in opposite directions will meet Thursday when the Houston Christian Huskies visit the Nicholls State Colonels at Stopher Gym.

Houston Christian (4-4) arrives after a grueling 77-70 double-overtime victory over Southeastern Louisiana last Friday. The Huskies have alternated wins and losses over their past five games.

Nicholls State (4-3) enters on extended rest, having not played since a 101-54 rout of Louisiana Christian on Dec. 1. The Colonels have won three of their last four.

The matchup hinges on momentum versus freshness. The Huskies are led by guard Kamryn McLaurin, who is coming off a career performance. She scored 29 points in 39 minutes in the double-overtime win. Over her last four games, McLaurin is averaging 16 points. She will need support from Jordan Jackson (18 points vs. Southeastern Louisiana) and Grace Booth to counter a well-rested Colonel squad.

Nicholls State’s offense was prolific in its last outing, with Jesslynn Jalomo (18 points) and Sh’Diamond McKnight (16 points) leading a balanced attack. Anyra Wilson distributed nine assists in that win.

Houston Christian’s record is built on a perfect 3-0 mark at home, but it is just 1-4 on the road. Nicholls State is 3-1 at home this season, with the lone loss a narrow 66-64 defeat to Louisiana-Lafayette.

This contest opens a critical stretch for both teams ahead of full conference play. Houston Christian faces a quick turnaround, visiting Rice on Saturday. Nicholls State does not play again until a Dec. 29 trip to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

Tipoff is set for Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. The game will be organized by the Southland Conference.