Black scores 28 as Northwestern State defeats New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ja'Monta Black scored 28 points as Northwestern State beat New Orleans 88-65 on Saturday night.

Black was 8 of 20 shooting, including 6 for 16 from distance, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Demons (12-8, 4-3 Southland Conference). Demarcus Sharp added 26 points while going 12 of 23 from the field, and he also had six assists and six steals. Emareyon McDonald recorded 13 points and shot 5 for 7, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc.

Omarion Henry led the way for the Privateers (6-12, 3-4) with 16 points. Jordan Johnson added 12 points, seven rebounds and six assists for New Orleans. Simeon Kirkland also recorded eight points and six rebounds.

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