In Commerce, Texas, the Nicholls Colonels achieved a decisive 83-61 win against East Texas A&M on Monday night, with Jamal West and Michael Gray Jr. as standout players, each contributing 17 points to the team’s success.

West also made significant contributions on the boards, grabbing eight rebounds, and he showcased his defensive prowess with five blocks. Meanwhile, Gray was effective from beyond the arc, sinking five three-pointers, adding six rebounds, and recording three steals. Trae English was another key player for the Colonels, finishing the game with 13 points on an efficient 5-for-7 shooting.

On the opposing side, Scooter Williams Jr. and Khaliq Abdul-Mateen were the top scorers for East Texas A&M, each netting 12 points. Williams supplemented his scoring with four assists, while Abdul-Mateen contributed defensively with three steals. Furthermore, Camerin James contributed with nine points for the Lions.

With this win, the Colonels improved their season record to 9-6 and positioned themselves at 3-1 in the Southland Conference, while East Texas A&M faced their fourteenth defeat of the season, dropping to 2-13 with a 0-4 conference record.