THIBODAUX, La. – Looking to rebound from a tough loss last weekend, the Nicholls State University women's basketball team will make the short trip north to take on rival Southeastern Louisiana at the University Center. 
 
GAMEDAY INFO
Nicholls (7-13, 4-5 SLC) vs. Southeastern Louisiana (4-16, 2-7 SLC)
Wednesday, Feb. 1 – 5:30 p.m.
Hammond, Louisiana – University Center
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STORYLINES
- Despite a significant 17-point lead in the first half at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi last Saturday, the Colonels fell into a funk against the Islanders and were handed a 65-60 loss. The setback dropped the Colonels to under .500 in league play and 2-9 on the road. (RECAP)
- The loss denied head coach DoBee Plaisance from reaching 100 wins in her tenure at Nicholls. The New Orleans native will have a chance to reach the milestone this week against the two programs she played for - Southeastern Louisiana and New Orleans. Plaisance became the program's all-time leader in wins last season, surpassing Ben Abadie's 89.
- The matchup will feature a battle between sisters as Colonel senior Taylor Morrison will square off against Lady Lion freshman Tyler Morrison. Taylor is averaging 10.0 points per game for Nicholls, while Tyler is scoring 6.6 in seven games played. Both guards prepped at St. Michael's in Baton Rouge.
  
NOTABLE STATS
- With its smaller lineup, Nicholls continues to cause problems for opposing defense as the Colonels forced 19 turnovers at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Nicholls has forced opponents to 20 or more turnovers in 12 games this season.
- Nicholls ranks in the 10 top of the NCAA in three categories - 4th in steals (13.1), sixth in turnover margin (7.8), seventh in free-throw percentage (78.7).
- Senior Hope Pawlowski added five steals against the Islanders, giving her 64 for the season. Pawlowski's 3.2 average ranks 14th in the NCAA.
- Sophomore Cassidy Barrios ranks in the top 10 of the Southland in four categories - 8th in scoring (15.1 ppg), 9th in rebounding (7.1), 5th in free-throw percentage (.836) and 7th in steals (2.2).

SCOUTING THE LADY LIONS
- The Lady Lions dropped their fifth contest of their last six games, falling to winless Sam Houston State, 68-61. SLU's lone win during the stretch came in its last home game against Northwestern State in a 69-58 victory. Southeastern has been significantly better at home with a 3-4 record.
- Southeastern is headed by junior guard Taylin Underwood at 17.9 points per game, which is the third best scoring average in the Southland. She is also averaging 3.2 assists and making 2.4 3-pointers per game. Underwood is tied for the league's best single-game scoring performance with 45 points in the win over HBU.
 
 SERIES
- Southeastern leads the all-time series, 57-20. Since 2011, Plaisance has led the Colonels to eight of the victories.
- The Colonels and Lady Lions have split the last three season series. Nicholls fell at SLU last year, 78-68, but avenged the loss in the season finale, 70-52 (RECAP)
  
UP NEXT
Nicholls will have another short trip, this time heading to the Crescent City to take on the New Orleans Privateers. Tipoff at Lakefront Arena is scheduled for 4 p.m.
 
STUFF STOPHER
The Colonels' next home game Feb. 8 against Stephen F. Austin will be their annual Stuff Stopher event. One game a season, the fans and students pack the arena to create a hostile atmosphere. The men hosted theirs on Jan. 19 and 1,500 fans saw Nicholls hold off Abilene Christian, 62-59.