Jones scores 23 as Nicholls State knocks off McNeese 73-64

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Latrell Jones scored 23 points as Nicholls State beat McNeese 73-64 on Thursday night.

Jones added 10 rebounds for the Colonels (9-9, 4-2 Southland Conference). Caleb Huffman scored 15 points and added seven rebounds. Pierce Spencer recorded 14 points and shot 5 for 9, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc.

The Cowboys (6-14, 3-4) were led in scoring by Zach Scott, who finished with 15 points and six rebounds. McNeese also got 11 points from Donovan Oday.

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These same teams will meet again on Saturday.

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