Nicholls Colonels vs East Texas A&M Lions
Nicholls beats Texas A&M-Commerce 72-51 in Southland Conference Tournament quarterfinals
LAKE CHARLES, La. -- — Robert Brown III had 18 points to lead Nicholls to a 72-51 victory over Texas A&M-Commerce on Monday night in the quarterfinals of the Southland Conference Tournament.
Brown shot 6 of 9 from the field, including 5 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 1 for 3 from the free-throw line for the Colonels (19-13). Diante Smith added 14 points, seven rebounds and three blocks. Quinn Strander scored 11.
The Lions (13-20) were led by Alonzo Dodd, who recorded 15 points. Kalen Williams added 12 points, eight rebounds, two steals and two blocks.
Nicholls will play Texas A&M-Corpus-Christi in Tuesday's semifinals.
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Game Information
Lake Charles, LA
Referee:Brent Dugas
Referee:Danny Chance
Referee:Steve Orkus
2025-26 Standings
| Southland ConferenceSouthland Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 20-2 | - | 28-6 |
| McNeese | 19-3 | 1 | 28-6 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 14-8 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 13-9 | 7 | 18-15 |
| New Orleans | 12-10 | 8 | 15-18 |
| Nicholls | 12-10 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Houston Christian | 8-14 | 12 | 12-20 |
| Northwestern State | 8-14 | 12 | 10-22 |
| Incarnate Word | 7-15 | 13 | 12-19 |
| Lamar | 7-15 | 13 | 12-19 |
| East Texas A&M | 6-16 | 14 | 11-21 |
| SE Louisiana | 6-16 | 14 | 9-22 |
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