Efficient Second Half Lift Colonels Over Privateers

LAKE CHARLES, La. -- The Nicholls State University women's basketball team played stout defense and efficient offense in a 73-66 victory over New Orleans in the first round of the 2024 Southland Conference Tournament on Monday afternoon. After falling behind at half time, the Colonels found their rhythm and shot 16-31 (51.6%) from the field and allowed the Privateers to shoot 32% in the second half to secure their first postseason victory since 2021. Senior guard Kyla Hamilton scored seven of her 18 points in the fourth quarter, including two layups off back-to-back Colonel steals to put the Colonels up...