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Recap - Northwestern State Defeats Nicholls State 73-72

Jairus Roberson scored 24 points leading Northwestern State to a 73-72 victory over Nicholls State at David R. Stopher Gym on Wednesday.

Trenton Massner had 10 points for Northwestern State and John Norvel chipped in with 10 points. Chudier Bile had 5 assists for them, while Trenton Massner was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.

Nicholls State got a 18-point performance from Warith Alatishe, who was supported by 15 points from Elvis Harvey Jr.. Kevin Johnson had 7 assists in a losing cause for Nicholls State, while Warith Alatishe grabbed 8 rebounds.

Northwestern State led at halftime, 34-30.

Northwestern State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 47-22.

Northwestern State heads into a battle against Stephen F. Austin. Nicholls State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Central Arkansas.