ncaab Game Recap
New Orleans vs Nicholls State Final: 80-70 - Recap
Scott Plaisance scored 19 points leading New Orleans to a 80-70 victory over Nicholls State at Stopher Gym on Saturday.
Jorge Rosa had 14 points for New Orleans and Troy Green chipped in with 13 points. Troy Green had 7 assists for them, while Troy Green was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Nicholls State got 22 points from Jeremiah Jefferson in a losing cause and another 19 points from Kevin Johnson. Kevin Johnson contributed 6 assists for them, while Elvis Harvey had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New Orleans were victorious, as the score was 35-29 at the break.
New Orleans had a 35-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, New Orleans takes its act on the road to face Southeastern Louisiana looking for another win. For Nicholls State, they head home to face Northwestern State.