THIBODAUX, La. (Interstat) — The Nicholls State Colonels look to continue their winning momentum at home when they host the Incarnate Word Cardinals in a Southland Conference women’s basketball matchup Tuesday at Stopher Gym.

The Colonels (4-3) enter on a two-game win streak, most recently dominating Louisiana Christian 101-54 on Dec. 1. Nicholls State has found success in Thibodaux, holding a 3-1 record at home this season. Guard Jesslynn Jalomo has been a key catalyst, averaging 12.3 points and 4.0 assists per game. She posted 18 points and four assists in the team’s last outing.

Incarnate Word (2-5) snapped a three-game skid with a 65-48 victory over St. Mary’s on Dec. 11. The Cardinals, however, are 0-4 on the road this season, with those losses coming by an average of 26.5 points. They will lean on guard Raimi McCrary, who is coming off a season-best performance of 21 points, eight rebounds and three assists in the win over St. Mary’s. Her scoring has been pivotal; the Cardinals are 2-0 when she scores in double figures and 0-5 when she does not.

This game opens a critical early conference stretch for both teams. Nicholls State will aim to exploit its home-court advantage and superior record, while Incarnate Word seeks to build on its most complete performance of the season and find its first road win.

Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CST Tuesday. Following this game, Nicholls State will host Houston Christian on Thursday, while Incarnate Word travels to face New Orleans.