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Southland Tournament - Nicholls State Colonels vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Wrap - Nicholls State Wins 81-73
Nicholls State grabbed a 81-73 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Tuesday, behind a 23-point effort from Michael Gray Jr. at The Legacy Center.
Nicholls State got 22 points from Diante Smith and another 16 points from Byron Ireland. Michael Gray Jr. contributed 5 assists, while Mekhi Collins cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi got a 17-point performance from Garry Clark, who was supported by 16 points from Jordan Roberts. Marion Humphrey had 6 assists in a losing cause for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, while Dayne Prim grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Nicholls State were victorious, as the score was 35-31 at the break.
Nicholls State had a 36-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.