NATCHITOCHES, La. — In an impressive matchup on Monday night, Northwestern State triumphed over UT Rio Grande Valley with a score of 79-63, thanks to a strong performance from Micah Thomas, who netted 18 points.

Thomas achieved a shooting percentage of 37.5%, hitting 6 of his 16 attempts from the field, including making one of five attempts from beyond the arc. Additionally, he contributed significantly at the free-throw line, converting 5 out of 6 attempts. This victory improves the Demons’ record to 11 wins and 12 losses overall, with a conference record of 7-5 in the Southland Conference. Landyn Jumawan also made a noteworthy impact, scoring 15 points, including an impressive 5-for-6 shooting from three-point range. Furthermore, Addison Patterson added to the scoreboard with 13 points, solidifying the team’s performance.

On the opposing side, the Vaqueros, who now stand at 13 wins and 10 losses overall with a conference mark of 5-7, were led by Howard Fleming Jr., who pulled down 15 points along with six rebounds. Dekedran Thorn contributed 10 points, while Cliff Davis offered valuable assistance with nine points, nine rebounds, and two steals.

Overall, it was a well-fought game where Northwestern State exhibited their capability on both ends of the court, leading to a significant victory against UT Rio Grande Valley.