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Nicholls State @ NW State

Current Records: Nicholls State 7-7; NW State 8-7

What to Know

The NW State Demons haven't won a game against the Nicholls State Colonels since Jan. 15 of 2020, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. The Demons and Nicholls State will face off in a Southland battle at 4:30 p.m. ET at Prather Coliseum. The point spread is more or less neutral, so fans should expect a close matchup.

The contest between NW State and the McNeese State Cowboys on Thursday was not a total blowout, but with NW State falling 92-77 on the road, it was darn close to turning into one.

Meanwhile, it was a close one, but on Thursday Nicholls State sidestepped the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions for a 66-63 victory. It took seven tries, but Nicholls State can finally say that they have a win on the road.

Nicholls State's win lifted them to 7-7 while NW State's loss dropped them down to 8-7. We'll see if the Colonels can repeat their recent success or if the Demons bounce back and reverse their fortune.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Prather Coliseum -- Natchitoches, Louisiana
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Colonels are a slight 1-point favorite against the Demons, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line on this game has moved a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Demons as a 1.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Nicholls State have won ten out of their last 15 games against NW State.

  • Feb 24, 2022 - Nicholls State 80 vs. NW State 62
  • Jan 20, 2022 - Nicholls State 69 vs. NW State 58
  • Mar 12, 2021 - Nicholls State 88 vs. NW State 76
  • Mar 01, 2021 - Nicholls State 87 vs. NW State 71
  • Jan 13, 2021 - Nicholls State 76 vs. NW State 66
  • Feb 19, 2020 - Nicholls State 73 vs. NW State 69
  • Jan 15, 2020 - NW State 73 vs. Nicholls State 72
  • Mar 06, 2019 - Nicholls State 83 vs. NW State 60
  • Jan 02, 2019 - Nicholls State 78 vs. NW State 72
  • Feb 28, 2018 - Nicholls State 73 vs. NW State 70
  • Dec 28, 2017 - Nicholls State 87 vs. NW State 46
  • Feb 18, 2017 - NW State 80 vs. Nicholls State 78
  • Jan 12, 2017 - NW State 86 vs. Nicholls State 81
  • Feb 22, 2016 - NW State 81 vs. Nicholls State 67
  • Jan 25, 2016 - NW State 88 vs. Nicholls State 80