THIBODAUX, La. -- Buoyed by a strong second half rally over Central Arkansas this past Saturday, the Nicholls State University men's basketball program (12-7, 6-2 Southland) aims to wrap up the three-game home stretch on a positive note, hosting conference foe HBU (1-14, 1-5 Southland) on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at Stopher Gym, tipoff set for 7 p.m.

With the UCA come-from-behind victory as the most recent example, the Colonels continue to epitomize a "tale of two halves" type of team, falling behind in the opening period by an average of 4.5 points in league matchups before outscoring opponents by nearly 10 points across the latter 20 minutes. Individually, seniors Elvis Harvey Jr. and Dexter McClanahan have been devastating during post-break rallies, combining for 17.5 points and just about six rebounds across the eight Southland second halves this season.

WHAT: Nicholls vs. HBU
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 22 | 7 p.m.
WHERE: Stopher Gym | Thibodaux, La.
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COMPLETE PROGRAM BREAKDOWN
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• Austin Claunch enters his second season at the helm for the Red & Gray, and currently sports an 26-24 (13-13) overall record with the Colonels.
• The team boasts five seniors: G D'Angelo Hunter, G Tom Clement, G/F Brandon Moore Jr., G Dexter McClanahan & F Elvis Harvey Jr.
• This year's roster is highlighted by five newcomers, as redshirt senior G D'Angelo Hunter (West Virginia), redshirt junior G Andre Jones (Arkansas-Little Rock) & redshirt senior G Dexter McClanahan (Savannah State) all became eligible following transfers from fellow collegiate programs while sophomore G Lorenzo McGhee (Columbia State CC) climbed aboard via a JUCO program & freshman G Tyrease Terrell signed on directly from high school. On the bench, senior F Jaylen Fornes (UNC-Wilmington), redshirt sophomore F Najee Garvin (Charlotte) & redshirt sophomore G Isaac Johnson (Western Illinois) will sit out due to NCAA Transfer Restrictions.
• This season's depth chart features four players from across the state of Louisiana, three from Georgia, a pair from Texas and one from each of the following: Kentucky, North Carolina, Arkansas, Florida, South Carolina, Minnesota & California.
• The Colonels were projected to finish 11th in the Southland Conference, per the league's preseason poll.
• Nicholls returns two of last season's five starters, including junior G Kevin Johnson & senior G/F Brandon Moore Jr.

UP NEXT
With the three-game home stand concluded, the Red & Gray turn their attention back to the road, saddling up for a trio of contests over the next two weeks at New Orleans (Jan. 25), McNeese (Jan. 29) and Stephen F. Austin (Feb. 5).

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