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Nicholls State Defeats Houston Baptist 77-76 - Recap
Nicholls State grabbed a 77-76 win over Houston Baptist on Saturday, behind a 19-point effort from Kevin Johnson at Stopher Gym.
Jeremiah Jefferson had 17 points for Nicholls State and Brandon Moore Jr. chipped in with 14 points. Kevin Johnson had 6 assists for them, while Gavin Peppers was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 4 boards.
Houston Baptist got a 29-point performance from Edward Hardt, who was supported by 17 points from Ian DuBose. Ian DuBose had 5 assists in a losing cause for Houston Baptist, while Braxton Bonds grabbed 10 rebounds.
Nicholls State trailed at halftime, 39-36.
Houston Baptist won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-26.
Next game, Nicholls State takes its act on the road to face McNeese State looking for another win. For Houston Baptist, they head on the road to face Abilene Christian.