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New Orleans Defeats Northwestern State 80-79 - Recap
Derek St. Hilaire went off for 31 points and added 4 rebounds leading New Orleans to a 80-79 win over Northwestern State on Saturday at Leonard E. Merrell Center.
New Orleans got 14 points from Troy Green and another 10 points from Tyson Jackson. Derek St. Hilaire contributed 3 assists, while D'Ante Bell cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Northwestern State got a 20-point performance from Kendal Coleman, who was supported by 19 points from Carvell Teasett. Carvell Teasett had 4 assists in a losing cause for Northwestern State, while Kendal Coleman grabbed 12 rebounds.
New Orleans was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Northwestern State as they grabbed 35 boards, while New Orleans only had 27
Next game, New Orleans takes its act home to face Nicholls State looking for another win. For Northwestern State, they head on the road to face Southeastern Louisiana.