NATCHITOCHES, La. — In an exciting matchup on Saturday night, Northwestern State triumphed over Nicholls State with a narrow victory of 68-66. Micah Thomas emerged as a standout player, contributing 18 points to the game’s outcome.

Thomas displayed a strong performance, making 6 of his 12 shots, including 3 out of 7 from beyond the arc. Additionally, he went 3 for 4 from the free-throw line. His contributions were pivotal in helping the Demons, who now hold a record of 7-7 overall and 3-0 in the Southland Conference. Teammate JT Warren added to the score, finishing with 12 points on 4 of 7 shooting and also connecting on 3 of 4 free throws. Another key player, Addison Patterson, managed to chip in with 11 points, although he struggled from the field, hitting only 3 of 12 shots but did convert all four of his free-throw attempts.

For the Colonels, Michael Gray Jr. was the leading scorer with 18 points, trying to pave the way for his team’s success. Byron Ireland had a solid outing as well, contributing 15 points along with six assists that highlighted his playmaking abilities. Robert Brown III rounded out the effort for Nicholls State with 9 points and two steals.

Both teams are set to return to the court on Monday, with Northwestern State preparing to host McNeese, while Nicholls State heads out to compete against East Texas A&M.