Murdix scores 25, Texas A&M-CC edges Nicholls 78-74

Published Feb. 16, 2023 10:50 p.m. ET

Associated Press

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Terrion Murdix scored 25 points to help Texas A&M-Corpus Christi hold off Nicholls 78-74 on Thursday night.

Murdix added three steals for the Islanders (18-9, 11-3 Southland Conference), who have won seven straight. Trey Tennyson totaled 17 points and five rebounds. Owen Dease recorded 13 points.

The Colonels (13-12, 8-5) were led by Lance Amir-Paul with 20 points and five assists. Caleb Huffman added 10 points and eight rebounds. Edoardo Del Cadia finished with 10 points and six rebounds.

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Both teams play again on Saturday. Texas A&M-CC visits McNeese and Nicholls hosts Incarnate Word.

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