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Recap - New Orleans Defeats Houston Baptist 81-65

Derek St. Hilaire scored 17 points leading New Orleans to a 81-65 victory over Houston Baptist at Leonard E. Merrell Center on Friday.

New Orleans got 13 points from Daniel Sackey and another 12 points from Troy Green. Troy Green contributed 5 assists, while Simeon Kirkland cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

Houston Baptist got a 18-point performance from Darius Lee, who was supported by 12 points from Brycen Long. Jade Tse had 3 assists in a losing cause for Houston Baptist, while Darius Lee grabbed 8 rebounds.

New Orleans led at halftime, $HalfScore.

New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-29.

New Orleans looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Nicholls State. Houston Baptist will aim to get back on the winning track at McNeese State.