Nicholls Colonels Defeat Incarnate Word Cardinals 74-67
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 4:00 PM ET · David R. Stopher Gymnasium
Nicholls Colonels 74, Incarnate Word Cardinals 67, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Incarnate Word Cardinals vs Nicholls Colonels?
Nicholls Colonels beat Incarnate Word Cardinals 74-67 at David R. Stopher Gymnasium on December 6, 2025.
Who was favored in Incarnate Word Cardinals vs Nicholls Colonels?
Incarnate Word Cardinals were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -112 (about 53% implied). The underdog won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Nicholls Colonels secured a victory over the Incarnate Word Cardinals, finishing the game with a score of 74-67. This win is particularly noteworthy for the Colonels, as they had been struggling with a record of 1-9 in their last ten games, including an eight-game losing streak. The game took place at the David R. Stopher Gymnasium, where the Colonels had a home record of 1-0 prior to this matchup.
The Colonels' recent form had been a cause for concern, as they averaged 66.1 points scored and allowed 77.5 points over their last ten games. Their last five games showed a slight improvement in scoring, with an average of 74.2 points, but they also allowed an average of 88.0 points during that stretch. Their previous games leading up to this fixture included losses to teams like the Creighton Bluejays (76-96) and the Tulane Green Wave (72-82).
In contrast, the Incarnate Word Cardinals entered the game with a record of 6-4 in their last ten outings and were on a two-game winning streak. They averaged 83.4 points scored and allowed 73.2 points during this period. Their recent victories included a win against the McNeese Cowboys (71-67) and a dominant performance against the Texas Lutheran Bulldogs (117-55). However, they had struggled on the road with a record of 1-4 away from home.
Historically, the Colonels had the upper hand in their recent meetings with the Cardinals, winning both encounters in the current season. Earlier in 2025, they defeated Incarnate Word 74-70 at home and also won 88-82 in an away game. This trend continued as Nicholls managed to maintain their dominance in this matchup.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability, but the performance of both teams would have been influenced by the health of their rosters. As for the betting market, DraftKings had priced the game with the Cardinals as 1.5-point favorites, indicating a competitive matchup. The total points line was set at 145.5, with over odds at -108.0 and under odds at -112.0, reflecting expectations for a moderately high-scoring game.
The conditions for the game were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere at the David R. Stopher Gymnasium likely contributed to the Colonels' performance, as they sought to leverage home-court advantage.
Key moments in the game included several scoring plays in the second half that helped the Colonels secure their lead. Notable plays included a layup by Mihael Tomic that brought the score to 69-63 in favor of Nicholls and crucial free throws by Trae English and Jalik Dunkley that extended their lead to 74-67. The final moments showcased the Colonels' ability to execute under pressure, ultimately sealing their victory.
Overall, this game highlighted the resilience of the Nicholls Colonels, who broke their losing streak and demonstrated their potential to compete effectively, particularly against a familiar opponent in the Incarnate Word Cardinals.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UIW -1.5 | 145.5 o -108 / u -112 | Incarnate Word Cardinals -112 · Nicholls Colonels -108 |
Leaders
- PointsJalik Dunkley19Nicholls Colonels
- AssistsTrae English5Nicholls Colonels
- ReboundsJalik Dunkley6Nicholls Colonels
- PointsJordan Pyke21Incarnate Word Cardinals
- AssistsTahj Staveskie3Incarnate Word Cardinals
- ReboundsJordan Pyke9Incarnate Word Cardinals
Recent form
Nicholls Colonels
Last 10: 1-9Streak L866.1 scored · 77.5 allowed per game1-0 at home
- 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
- W74-70vs Incarnate Word CardinalsMar 11
- L53-65at Lamar CardinalsMar 4
Incarnate Word Cardinals
Last 10: 6-4Streak W283.4 scored · 73.2 allowed per game1-4 away
- W71-67vs McNeese CowboysDec 2
- W117-55vs Texas Lutheran BulldogsNov 26
- L80-91at High Point PanthersNov 23
- W87-81vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesNov 20
- L61-69at Indiana HoosiersNov 16
- W109-70vs Southwestern Christian U EaglesNov 11
- W104-60vs Jarvis Christian BulldogsNov 7
- L64-98at Colorado State RamsNov 4
- L70-74at Nicholls ColonelsMar 11
- W71-67at SE Louisiana LionsMar 10
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 | Incarnate Word Cardinals | Nicholls Colonels |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-58 | 19-43 |
| Field goal % | 38 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 1-14 | 9-17 |
| Three-point % | 7 | 53 |
| Free throws | 22-30 | 27-38 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 27 |
| Offensive rebounds | 17 | 5 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 22 |
| Assists | 5 | 13 |
| Steals | 4 | 7 |
| Blocks | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 6 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 20 |
| Fouls | 24 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 8 |
| Lead changes | 9 | 9 |
| Time in front | 17 | 76 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half43-41Jordan Pyke made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-42Jalik Dunkley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-43Jalik Dunkley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-43Jordan Pyke made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-45Sincere Malone made Layup. Assisted by Trae English.
- 2nd Half44-46Jaylen Searles made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-49Christian Winborne made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Sincere Malone.
- 2nd Half44-52Sincere Malone made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Christian Winborne.
- 2nd Half46-52Tahj Staveskie made Jumper.
- 2nd Half46-54Trae English made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-54Mihael Tomic made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-54Mihael Tomic made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-54Mihael Tomic made Layup. Assisted by Tahj Staveskie.
- 2nd Half50-55Jalik Dunkley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-55Davion Bailey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-55Davion Bailey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-58Zee Hamoda made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half53-58Davion Bailey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-60Sincere Malone made Layup. Assisted by Zee Hamoda.
- 2nd Half55-60Jordan Pyke made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half55-62Jalik Dunkley made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half56-62Jordan Pyke made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-64Jalik Dunkley made Layup. Assisted by Trae English.
- 2nd Half57-64Davion Bailey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-64Davion Bailey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-65Trae English made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-65Jordan Pyke made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-66Nick Krass made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-67Nick Krass made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-67Jordan Pyke made Dunk.
- 2nd Half61-68Jalik Dunkley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-69Nick Krass made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-69Mihael Tomic made Layup.
- 2nd Half63-70Nick Krass made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-70Jordan Pyke made Jumper.
- 2nd Half67-70Love Bettis made Layup.
- 2nd Half67-71Trae English made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-72Trae English made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-73Jalik Dunkley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-74Jalik Dunkley made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Nicholls Colonels, below favours Incarnate Word Cardinals.
Venue
- David R. Stopher GymnasiumThibodaux, LA
- Attendance721
- OfficialsBrent Dugas, Damien Richard, Kael Saloy
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