Nicholls Colonels Defeat SE Louisiana Lions 68-60
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 4:45 PM ET · David R. Stopher Gymnasium
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Who won SE Louisiana Lions vs Nicholls Colonels?
Nicholls Colonels beat SE Louisiana Lions 68-60 at David R. Stopher Gymnasium on February 28, 2026.
Who was favored in SE Louisiana Lions vs Nicholls Colonels?
Nicholls Colonels were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -192 (about 66% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Nicholls Colonels secured a 68-60 victory over the SE Louisiana Lions at the David R. Stopher Gymnasium. This win marks an important moment for the Colonels, who improved their record to 14-17, while the Lions fell to 8-23.
The Colonels entered this game with a home record of 13-17 and had been 4-6 in their last ten games, currently on a one-game winning streak. Their recent form showed an average of 69.4 points scored and 73.6 points allowed per game. In their last five outings, they averaged 72.4 points scored while allowing 76.0 points. The Colonels had previously faced the Lions earlier in the season on January 24, 2026, where they lost 61-67. However, they managed to turn the tables in this encounter.
Conversely, the SE Louisiana Lions struggled throughout the season, holding an overall record of 8-22. They had a record of 3-7 in their last ten games and were on a four-game losing streak heading into this matchup. The Lions averaged 63.6 points scored and allowed 71.2 points in their recent form. Their last five games saw them average 67.2 points scored and 74.0 points allowed. The Lions had also previously defeated the Colonels at home earlier in the season, but they could not replicate that success this time around.
In terms of home versus away performance, the Colonels had a home record of 0-3 in their last three games, while the Lions struggled on the road, holding an away record of 0-4 in their recent games. The contrast in home and away performances was evident, with Nicholls looking to capitalize on their home court advantage.
The injury report did not provide any specific details that significantly impacted either team for this game. Both teams were able to field their regular lineups, allowing for a competitive matchup.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Nicholls favored by 4.5 points, with a total set at 139.5. The odds reflected the Colonels' home advantage and their recent win, while the Lions' struggles were acknowledged in the spread.
Conditions in the gym were typical for a late February evening, with the atmosphere charged as fans supported their teams. The Colonels' ability to execute plays in the second half proved crucial, especially as they pulled away late in the game.
Key moments in the second half included a driving layup by Sincere Malone that brought the Lions within two points at 58-60. However, the Colonels responded with a three-point jumper by Trae English, extending their lead to 64-58. English's performance was pivotal, as he also contributed with free throws that helped seal the victory for Nicholls.
Overall, this game showcased the resilience of the Nicholls Colonels as they avenged an earlier loss to the SE Louisiana Lions, demonstrating their capability to perform under pressure at home.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NICH -4.5 | 139.5 o -112 / u -108 | SE Louisiana Lions +160 · Nicholls Colonels -192 |
Leaders
- PointsTrae English16Nicholls Colonels
- AssistsTrae English5Nicholls Colonels
- ReboundsSincere Malone10Nicholls Colonels
- PointsCJ Booker12SE Louisiana Lions
- AssistsCJ Booker4SE Louisiana Lions
- ReboundsMakhi Myles7SE Louisiana Lions
Recent form
Nicholls Colonels
Last 10: 4-6Streak W169.4 scored · 73.6 allowed per game0-3 at home
- W53-52at Lamar CardinalsFeb 24
- L78-81at Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksFeb 21
- L68-72at Houston Christian HuskiesFeb 17
- W91-83at Incarnate Word CardinalsFeb 14
- L72-92vs UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosFeb 10
- L76-83vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersFeb 7
- W61-58at Northwestern State DemonsFeb 3
- W72-68at East Texas A&M LionsJan 31
- L62-80vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersJan 27
- L61-67at SE Louisiana LionsJan 24
SE Louisiana Lions
Last 10: 3-7Streak L463.6 scored · 71.2 allowed per game0-4 away
- L68-73vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersFeb 24
- L75-96vs UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosFeb 21
- L53-70at East Texas A&M LionsFeb 16
- L66-69at Northwestern State DemonsFeb 14
- W74-62vs Incarnate Word CardinalsFeb 10
- W55-47vs Houston Christian HuskiesFeb 7
- L54-73at Lamar CardinalsFeb 3
- L58-85at Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksJan 31
- L66-76vs McNeese CowboysJan 28
- W67-61vs Nicholls ColonelsJan 24
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 | SE Louisiana Lions | Nicholls Colonels |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-54 | 25-59 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 6-23 | 7-26 |
| Three-point % | 26 | 27 |
| Free throws | 8-9 | 11-20 |
| Free throw % | 89 | 55 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 24 |
| Assists | 11 | 15 |
| Steals | 6 | 9 |
| Blocks | 5 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 18 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 34 |
| Fouls | 18 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 12 | 8 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 49 | 31 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half31-27Grant Sanders makes 1-foot dunk (Jalik Dunkley assists)
- 1st Half31-30Sincere Malone makes 24-foot three point jumper (Christian Winborne assists)
- 1st Half31-33Zee Hamoda makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Searles assists)
- 2nd Half33-33CJ Booker makes 17-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half33-35Trae English makes driving layup
- 2nd Half35-35Jeremy Elyzee makes driving layup
- 2nd Half37-35Jaiden Lawrence makes layup
- 2nd Half37-37Jalin Rice makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half38-37Makhi Myles makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-37Makhi Myles makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-39Grant Sanders makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half41-39CJ Booker makes 13-foot jumper
- 2nd Half41-41Zee Hamoda makes 12-foot floating jump shot (Sincere Malone assists)
- 2nd Half41-43Grant Sanders makes 5-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half42-43Ahmed Essahaty makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-43Ahmed Essahaty makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-46Zee Hamoda makes 25-foot three point jumper (Trae English assists)
- 2nd Half45-46Ahmed Essahaty makes driving layup
- 2nd Half45-47Sincere Malone makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-48Sincere Malone makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-48CJ Booker makes driving layup
- 2nd Half47-51Trae English makes 25-foot three point jumper (Sincere Malone assists)
- 2nd Half47-53Sincere Malone makes driving layup (Trae English assists)
- 2nd Half48-53Ubong-Abasi Etim makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-53Ubong-Abasi Etim makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-55Trae English makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half51-55Peter Hemschemeier makes layup
- 2nd Half53-55Makhi Myles makes 3-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half53-56Christian Winborne makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-56CJ Booker makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half56-58Sincere Malone makes layup (Trae English assists)
- 2nd Half58-58Garrett Shoemaker makes layup (CJ Booker assists)
- 2nd Half58-60Sincere Malone makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-61Sincere Malone makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half58-64Trae English makes 25-foot three point jumper (Sincere Malone assists)
- 2nd Half58-65Trae English makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-66Trae English makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-66Jeremy Elyzee makes layup (CJ Booker assists)
- 2nd Half60-67Trae English makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-68Trae English makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Nicholls Colonels, below favours SE Louisiana Lions.
Venue
- David R. Stopher GymnasiumThibodaux, LA
- Attendance833
- OfficialsDamien Richard, Earl Lennie, Joseph Guyton
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