Nicholls Colonels Defeat East Texas A&M Lions 80-58
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 4:30 PM ET · David R. Stopher Gymnasium
Nicholls Colonels 80, East Texas A&M Lions 58, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won East Texas A&M Lions vs Nicholls Colonels?
Nicholls Colonels beat East Texas A&M Lions 80-58 at David R. Stopher Gymnasium on January 3, 2026.
Who was favored in East Texas A&M Lions vs Nicholls Colonels?
Nicholls Colonels were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -278 (about 74% implied). The favorite won.
The Nicholls Colonels delivered a commanding performance against the East Texas A&M Lions, securing an 80-58 victory at the David R. Stopher Gymnasium. This win marks a continuation of Nicholls' recent success, extending their winning streak to three games. The Colonels have shown a notable improvement in their scoring, averaging 85.0 points over their last five games, while allowing an average of 69.6 points during that same span.
In contrast, the East Texas A&M Lions have struggled recently, losing their last three games and averaging only 64.6 points in their last five, while allowing a staggering 86.6 points. This disparity in form was evident throughout the game, as Nicholls consistently outperformed the Lions on both ends of the court.
The Colonels' home record now stands at 7-8, while the Lions fall to 6-10 overall. Nicholls has been particularly strong at home, with a record of 4-1 in their last five games at the David R. Stopher Gymnasium. Meanwhile, the Lions have struggled on the road, with a 1-4 record in their last five away games.
Historically, Nicholls has had the upper hand in their recent meetings with East Texas A&M, winning all three matchups in the 2025 season, including two earlier this season with scores of 83-61 and 81-65. This trend continued as the Colonels showcased their dominance once again.
In terms of injuries, both teams appeared to be at full strength for this matchup, allowing for an intense and competitive game. The betting market reflected Nicholls' strong position, with DraftKings setting the spread at -6.5 in favor of the Colonels, and a total of 146.5 for the game.
The conditions inside the gym were favorable for basketball, with a lively crowd supporting the Colonels. Fans witnessed a series of impressive plays, including multiple three-pointers from Kevin Pazmino, who was instrumental in the second half, contributing significantly to the Colonels' scoring surge.
As the game progressed, Nicholls maintained control, with key moments including a 26-foot three-point jumper by Pazmino that pushed the lead to 80-58 late in the second half. The Colonels' ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities, combined with solid defensive efforts, ultimately secured their victory.
Overall, this game highlighted the Colonels' offensive prowess and defensive resilience, setting a positive tone as they continue their season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NICH -6.5 | 146.5 o -105 / u -115 | East Texas A&M Lions +225 · Nicholls Colonels -278 |
Leaders
- PointsSincere Malone21Nicholls Colonels
- AssistsJaylen Searles7Nicholls Colonels
- ReboundsJaylen Searles13Nicholls Colonels
- PointsNoah Pagotto17East Texas A&M Lions
- AssistsEvan Phelps6East Texas A&M Lions
- ReboundsNoah Pagotto7East Texas A&M Lions
Recent form
Nicholls Colonels
Last 10: 5-5Streak W280.7 scored · 78.7 allowed per game3-0 at home
- W71-69at UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosDec 31
- W76-71at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersDec 30
- L82-95at Pacific TigersDec 22
- W79-64vs Houston Christian HuskiesDec 18
- W117-49vs College of Biblical Studies AmbassadorsDec 11
- W74-67vs Incarnate Word CardinalsDec 6
- L76-96at Creighton BluejaysDec 3
- L72-82at Tulane Green WaveNov 28
- L81-95at Oklahoma State CowboysNov 22
- L79-99at Murray State RacersNov 15
East Texas A&M Lions
Last 10: 5-5Streak L372.6 scored · 76 allowed per game3-3 away
- L62-69vs Lamar CardinalsDec 31
- L48-75vs Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksDec 30
- L77-118at Texas A&M AggiesDec 21
- W70-69at SE Louisiana LionsDec 16
- L66-102at McNeese CowboysDec 13
- W75-68vs Central Arkansas BearsDec 7
- L59-83at UConn HuskiesDec 6
- W84-67at Army Black KnightsNov 25
- W70-65at Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsNov 24
- W115-44vs Dallas Christian CrusadersNov 20
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 28-6 | - | 20-2 |
| McNeese | 28-6 | 1 | 19-3 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 19-14 | 6 | 14-8 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 18-15 | 7 | 13-9 |
| LSU New Orleans | 15-18 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Nicholls | 14-19 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Houston Christian | 12-20 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Northwestern State | 10-22 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Incarnate Word | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| Lamar | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| East Texas A&M | 11-21 | 14 | 6-16 |
| SE Louisiana | 9-22 | 14 | 6-16 |
Box score
| Stat | East Texas A&M Lions | Nicholls Colonels |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-55 | 26-65 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 40 |
| Three-pointers | 3-24 | 14-34 |
| Three-point % | 13 | 41 |
| Free throws | 7-11 | 14-22 |
| Free throw % | 64 | 64 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 16 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 23 |
| Assists | 18 | 19 |
| Steals | 8 | 11 |
| Blocks | 2 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 24 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 5 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 32 |
| Fast-break points | 16 | 16 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 24 |
| Fouls | 14 | 9 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 22 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half29-34Noah Pagotto makes driving layup
- 2nd Half31-34Josh Taylor makes layup (Gianni Hunt assists)
- 2nd Half31-37Christian Winborne makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jalik Dunkley assists)
- 2nd Half31-40Christian Winborne makes 26-foot three point jumper (Sincere Malone assists)
- 2nd Half31-41Jalik Dunkley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half31-42Jalik Dunkley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half33-42Josh Taylor makes 4-foot dunk (Vinny Sigona assists)
- 2nd Half33-43Jalin Rice makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half35-43Josh Taylor makes layup (Vinny Sigona assists)
- 2nd Half35-46Christian Winborne makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Searles assists)
- 2nd Half38-46Tay Mosher makes 27-foot three point jumper (Alex McCray assists)
- 2nd Half38-47Sincere Malone makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half38-48Sincere Malone makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half38-49Christian Winborne makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half38-50Christian Winborne makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-50Gianni Hunt makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-52Jaylen Searles makes layup (Jalin Rice assists)
- 2nd Half39-55Christian Winborne makes 23-foot three point jumper (Sincere Malone assists)
- 2nd Half40-55Gianni Hunt makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-55Noah Pagotto makes layup (Josh Taylor assists)
- 2nd Half42-58Jaylen Searles makes 25-foot three point jumper (Christian Winborne assists)
- 2nd Half42-61Sincere Malone makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jalin Rice assists)
- 2nd Half42-62Sincere Malone makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-62Noah Pagotto makes driving layup
- 2nd Half44-64Sincere Malone makes layup (Jaylen Searles assists)
- 2nd Half46-64Noah Pagotto makes layup (Tay Mosher assists)
- 2nd Half48-64Josh Taylor makes layup
- 2nd Half49-64Josh Taylor makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half51-64Josh Taylor makes 2-foot dunk (Evan Phelps assists)
- 2nd Half51-66Sincere Malone makes driving layup
- 2nd Half53-66London Fields makes layup (Tay Mosher assists)
- 2nd Half54-66London Fields makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half54-68Sincere Malone makes driving layup
- 2nd Half54-69Sincere Malone makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half54-72Kevin Pazmino makes 24-foot three point jumper (Sincere Malone assists)
- 2nd Half54-74Jaylen Searles makes 1-foot dunk (Christian Winborne assists)
- 2nd Half56-74Michael Folarin makes 1-foot dunk (Tay Mosher assists)
- 2nd Half56-77Kevin Pazmino makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Searles assists)
- 2nd Half58-77Tay Mosher makes layup (Gianni Hunt assists)
- 2nd Half58-80Kevin Pazmino makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Searles assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Nicholls Colonels, below favours East Texas A&M Lions.
Venue
- David R. Stopher GymnasiumThibodaux, LA
- Attendance613
- OfficialsBrent Dugas, Danny Chance, Joseph Guyton
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