Northwestern State opens its home schedule Tuesday against Millsaps after a demanding 0-3 road start against Baylor, Mississippi State and Murray State. The Demons will look to turn lessons from facing bigger opponents into their first win, while Millsaps arrives unbeaten.

By the Numbers
  • Northwestern State: 0-3 after three road games.
  • Millsaps: 2-0, with wins by an average of 21.5 points.
  • Kordrick Turner leads the Demons with 5 rebounds per game; he had 8 rebounds and 8 points against Murray State.
  • Jaxon Toney averages 11.5 points and 11 rebounds for Millsaps.
Yes, But

Northwestern State has tested itself against higher-level competition, but remains winless. Millsaps is a Division III opponent, yet its unbeaten start and balanced scoring make it more than a straightforward home opener.

State of Play
  • Tipoff is Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Mike McConathy Court in Prather Coliseum; the game will stream on ESPN+.
  • The matchup is the first between the programs and begins Northwestern State’s home slate.
  • The Demons’ student-athlete advisory committee will launch a food drive benefiting the Natchitoches food pantry.
Bottom Line

Northwestern State gets its first home opportunity to translate a difficult opening road trip into progress, but Millsaps’ strong start means the Demons will need to bring the same focus they learned against tougher competition.