In New Orleans, Sam Hines Jr. showcased an impressive performance, scoring 30 points to propel Southeastern Louisiana to a 91-71 victory over New Orleans on Saturday evening.

Hines also achieved a double-double with 10 rebounds, contributing significantly to his team’s success. The Lions are now at 8-8 overall and hold a record of 2-3 in the Southland Conference. Jakevion Buckley supported the team with 15 points, in addition to five rebounds and nine assists. Meanwhile, Jeremy Elyzee contributed 13 points to the Lions’ tally.

On the other side, Michael Thomas was the top scorer for the Privateers, putting up 18 points. James White chimed in with 15 points, while Cedquavious Hunter added 11 points to the scoreboard. This defeat marked the 10th consecutive loss for the Privateers, who now stand at 2-14 overall and 0-5 in their conference play.

The game highlighted the clear disparities in performance between the two teams, with Southeastern Louisiana taking control early and maintaining their lead throughout the match. The Lions demonstrated solid teamwork and effective scoring, while New Orleans struggled to find their rhythm and prevent their losing streak from extending.

As the season progresses, both teams will be looking to capitalize on their remaining games, with Southeastern Louisiana aiming to build on their momentum, while New Orleans seeks to turn their fortunes around in future matchups.