Johnson scores 26, New Orleans tops NIcholls 88-82

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jordan Johnson scored 26 points and Jamond Vincent added a double-double to propel New Orleans to an 88-82 victory over Nicholls on Thursday night.

Johnson was 9-of=19 shooting, including 5 for 10 from distance, and went 3 for 3 from the line for the Privateers (9-18, 6-10 Southland Conference). Vincent scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Kmani Doughty added 12 points.

The Colonels (14-14, 9-7) were led by Marek Nelson with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Caleb Huffman and Lance Amir-Paul both scored 14.

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Both teams next play Saturday. New Orleans visits Lamar, while Nicholls hosts Houston Christian.

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