Expect a low-scoring game when the Nicholls Colonels (7-20) and Northwestern State Demons (7-17) face off at Prather Coliseum. Action begins at 7:30 pm ET on Monday, Feb. 22.
The Demons are hoping to rebound after their 102-99 loss to New Orleans on Saturday. Despite the loss, Ishmael Lane earned his third double-double this season with 20 points and 12 rebounds. The Colonels, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their ugly 88-53 loss against Stephen F. Austin on Saturday. Adam Ward led the team in scoring with 13 points.
This is the second game of the year between these two teams, with the Demons winning the first matchup 88-80. Zeek Woodley had a stellar game with 30 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and six three-pointers.
Notes
In its last game, Nicholls lost by a margin of 35 points. Northwestern State is 2-4 in games decided by a margin of 18 points or more. Nicholls has a 2-9 record in blowouts.
The Northwestern State Demons average a field goal percentage of 45.6% this season. The Nicholls Colonels have an abysmal record of 2-11 when opponents have a FG% of 45.6% or greater.
On average, Northwestern State attempts 21.0 three pointers and Nicholls attempts 21.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Northwestern State Demons are even at 6-6 while the Nicholls Colonels have a subpar 3-14 record.
Nicholls, the 67th-ranked team in blocked shots, registers an average of 4.4 per game. Northwestern State does worse, ranked 186th with 3.3.
Northwestern State has forced an average turnover percentage of 17.3% this season. Nicholls has an underachieving 5-15 record when its TO% is 17.3% or higher.
