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New Orleans Falls 89-77 to Nicholls State - Recap
Nicholls State got 24 points from Robert Brown III as they ran past New Orleans 89-77 on Monday at Lakefront Arena.
Byron Ireland had 21 points for Nicholls State and Diante Smith chipped in with 14 points. Diante Smith had 4 assists for them, while Diante Smith was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
New Orleans got a 20-point performance from Carlos Hart, who was supported by 13 points from Jah Short. Khaleb Wilson-Rouse had 3 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Carlos Hart grabbed 7 rebounds.
Nicholls State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Nicholls State as they grabbed 41 boards, while New Orleans only had 25
Nicholls State heads into a battle against Texas A&M-Commerce. New Orleans, meanwhile, will have their next action against Southeastern Louisiana.