McNeese narrowly defeats Nicholls with a 78-76 victory, led by Kyla Hamilton's 18 points and six assists, despite a strong effort from the Colonels in women's basketball.

The Big Picture

The game saw Nicholls initially leading by nine points but McNeese staged a comeback in the final period, resulting in a tight match with multiple ties.

By the Numbers
  • Kyla Hamilton led with 18 points and six assists for Nicholls.
  • Nicholls missed only once at the free-throw line in 23 attempts.
State of Play
  • Nicholls had a strong second quarter, outscoring McNeese 27-17.
  • McNeese managed to secure their fifth win in the last six meetings against Nicholls.
What's Next

Nicholls will wrap up the regular season on March 7 at Southeastern before moving on to the Southland Conference Tournament in Lake Charles.

Bottom Line

Despite a valiant effort from Nicholls, McNeese's late push secures a narrow victory, highlighting the competitive nature of women's basketball in the Southland Conference.