Nicholls Colonels Defeat Houston Christian Huskies 79-64
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:30 PM ET · David R. Stopher Gymnasium
Nicholls Colonels 79, Houston Christian Huskies 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Houston Christian Huskies vs Nicholls Colonels?
Nicholls Colonels beat Houston Christian Huskies 79-64 at David R. Stopher Gymnasium on December 17, 2025.
Who was favored in Houston Christian Huskies vs Nicholls Colonels?
Nicholls Colonels were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -185 (about 65% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Nicholls Colonels secured a 79-64 victory over the Houston Christian Huskies at the David R. Stopher Gymnasium. This win marks an important step for the Colonels, who improved their home record to 3-7, while the Huskies fell to 5-8 overall. The Colonels entered the game with a recent form of 2-8 in their last ten outings, but they have shown signs of improvement, winning their last two games. In contrast, the Huskies have struggled recently, losing their last two games and holding a record of 4-6 in their last ten. The scoring averages for the Colonels in their last five games were 84.0 points scored and 77.8 points allowed, while the Huskies averaged 72.2 points scored and 77.0 points allowed during the same stretch.
At home, the Colonels have been more effective, boasting a 2-0 record in their last two home games. Conversely, the Huskies have struggled on the road, with a record of 2-4 away from home. This fixture was particularly noteworthy as it was a rematch of their earlier meeting in the season, where the Colonels also triumphed, winning 75-67 on February 4, 2025.
The game featured a competitive atmosphere, with the Colonels capitalizing on their home advantage. The scoring plays highlighted the Colonels' ability to stretch their lead in the second half, notably with Jalik Dunkley contributing significantly, scoring multiple points in crucial moments, including a driving layup and a dunk that brought the score to 79-62. The Huskies, despite their efforts, could not close the gap, with their last points coming from Ryan Bartley, who made a layup to finalize the score at 79-64.
In terms of betting, DraftKings had the Colonels favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 137.5. The odds reflected the Colonels' recent upturn in form and home advantage, while the Huskies' struggles were evident in their odds of +154 on the money line compared to the Colonels' -185.
The conditions for the game were favorable for both teams, with no significant injuries reported that would affect the lineup. Fans watching the game were treated to a display of resilience from the Colonels, who managed to maintain their composure and execute their game plan effectively against a Huskies team that was unable to find its rhythm.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NICH -3.5 | 137.5 o -110 / u -110 | Houston Christian Huskies +154 · Nicholls Colonels -185 |
Leaders
- PointsJalik Dunkley23Nicholls Colonels
- AssistsTrae English3Nicholls Colonels
- ReboundsJalik Dunkley5Nicholls Colonels
- PointsKylin Green15Houston Christian Huskies
- AssistsTrent Johnson3Houston Christian Huskies
- ReboundsTrent Johnson8Houston Christian Huskies
Recent form
Nicholls Colonels
Last 10: 2-8Streak W272.5 scored · 75.6 allowed per game2-0 at home
- 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
- L63-68at Valparaiso BeaconsNov 13
- L57-65at Eastern Illinois PanthersNov 8
- L51-77at Kentucky WildcatsNov 5
- L55-58at Lamar CardinalsMar 12
Houston Christian Huskies
Last 10: 4-6Streak L271.9 scored · 73 allowed per game2-4 away
- L68-78vs McNeese CowboysDec 16
- L71-74vs SE Louisiana LionsDec 13
- W85-76at LSU New Orleans PrivateersDec 6
- L75-77at North Texas Mean GreenDec 3
- L62-80at Georgia Southern EaglesNov 29
- W72-65at The Citadel BulldogsNov 27
- L69-74at Bellarmine KnightsNov 26
- W85-67vs College of Biblical Studies AmbassadorsNov 21
- W72-61vs UL Monroe WarhawksNov 14
- L60-78at UC San Diego TritonsNov 9
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 | Houston Christian Huskies | Nicholls Colonels |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-45 | 31-65 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 2-9 | 9-29 |
| Three-point % | 22 | 31 |
| Free throws | 16-25 | 8-11 |
| Free throw % | 64 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 30 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 26 | 21 |
| Assists | 11 | 13 |
| Steals | 3 | 11 |
| Blocks | 4 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 18 |
| Fast-break points | 17 | 17 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 36 |
| Fouls | 11 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 20 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 97 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half33-43Christian Winborne makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jalik Dunkley assists)
- 2nd Half34-43Kylin Green makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half35-43Kylin Green makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half35-45Sincere Malone makes driving layup
- 2nd Half35-46Sincere Malone makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half35-48Trae English makes layup
- 2nd Half37-48Demari Williams makes layup (Ryan Bartley assists)
- 2nd Half39-48Kylin Green makes layup
- 2nd Half39-50Jaylen Searles makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half40-50Mambourou Mara makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-53Jaylen Searles makes 26-foot three point jumper (Nick Krass assists)
- 2nd Half41-53Elijah Brooks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-54Sincere Malone makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-54Demari Williams makes 1-foot jumper
- 2nd Half44-54Demari Williams makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half45-54Demarco Bethea makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-57Trae English makes 25-foot three point jumper (Christian Winborne assists)
- 2nd Half47-57Kylin Green makes 5-foot jumper
- 2nd Half49-57Kylin Green makes layup (Ryan Bartley assists)
- 2nd Half49-60Zee Hamoda makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jalin Rice assists)
- 2nd Half51-60Ryan Bartley makes layup (Trent Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half52-60Ryan Bartley makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half52-63Zee Hamoda makes 24-foot three point jumper (Trae English assists)
- 2nd Half53-63Demarco Bethea makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-63Ryan Bartley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-65Trae English makes 19-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half56-65Demarco Bethea makes layup (Demari Williams assists)
- 2nd Half58-65Trent Johnson makes layup (Demarco Bethea assists)
- 2nd Half58-67Christian Winborne makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-69Sincere Malone makes layup (Jalik Dunkley assists)
- 2nd Half60-69Ryan Bartley makes layup
- 2nd Half61-69Demari Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-69Demari Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-72Jaylen Searles makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half62-73Jalik Dunkley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-74Jalik Dunkley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-76Jalik Dunkley makes driving layup
- 2nd Half62-77Jalik Dunkley makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half62-79Jalik Dunkley makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half64-79Ryan Bartley makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Nicholls Colonels, below favours Houston Christian Huskies.
Venue
- David R. Stopher GymnasiumThibodaux, LA
- Attendance544
- OfficialsEarnie Pheal, Garrett Theriot, Stephen Orkus Jr
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