Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders @ Nicholls Colonels
Smith scores 20, leads Nicholls over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 67-63
THIBODAUX, La. -- — Diante Smith had 20 points in Nicholls State's 67-63 victory over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Monday night.
Smith shot 6 for 11 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Colonels (13-11, 8-3 Southland Conference). Robert Brown III hit four 3-pointers and scored 18. Byron Ireland added 12 points and seven rebounds.
Garry Clark finished with 13 points and eight rebounds for the Islanders (14-10, 7-4). Owen Dease had 13 points and six rebounds. Dian Wright-Forde contributed 12 points and four assists.
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Game Information
Thibodaux, LA
Referee:Brent Dugas
Referee:Steve Orkus
Referee:Kevin Montz
2025-26 Standings
| Southland ConferenceSouthland Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 20-2 | - | 28-6 |
| McNeese | 19-3 | 1 | 28-6 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 14-8 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 13-9 | 7 | 18-15 |
| New Orleans | 12-10 | 8 | 15-18 |
| Nicholls | 12-10 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Houston Christian | 8-14 | 12 | 12-20 |
| Northwestern State | 8-14 | 12 | 10-22 |
| Incarnate Word | 7-15 | 13 | 12-19 |
| Lamar | 7-15 | 13 | 12-19 |
| East Texas A&M | 6-16 | 14 | 11-21 |
| SE Louisiana | 6-16 | 14 | 9-22 |
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