Jones scores 21, Nicholls State defeats New Orleans 84-59

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Latrell Jones' 21 points helped Nicholls State defeat New Orleans 84-59 on Thursday night.

Jones shot 8 for 16 for the Colonels (12-11, 7-4 Southland Conference). Caleb Huffman scored 17 points going 8 of 9 from the field, and added eight rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Pierce Spencer was 2 of 4 shooting and 5 of 6 from the free throw line to finish with nine points.

Tyson Jackson finished with 13 points for the Privateers (6-17, 3-9). Kmani Doughty added 10 points and three steals for New Orleans. The loss was the Privateers' eighth in a row.

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Both teams next play Saturday. Nicholls State visits SE Louisiana while New Orleans hosts McNeese.

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