New Orleans downs Nicholls in Southland Conference opener

Published January 15, 2022 9:14 PM

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Troy Green scored 26 points and Derek St. Hilaire added 23 and New Orleans beat Southland Conference preseason favorite Nicholls 78-66. Winners of four straight, New Orleans finished 22 for 30 from the foul line to 5 for 10 for Nicholls. The Privateers held Nicholls (10-8, 0-1) to 5-for-24 shooting from 3-point range. Pierce Spencer scored 25 points for Nicholls.

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