THIBODAUX, La. -- After claiming sole possession of second in the Southland this past Saturday, the Nicholls State University men's basketball program (15-9, 9-4 Southland) aims to build some momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season, squaring off against contender Lamar (12-12, 6-7 Southland) in yet-another opportunity to complete a series sweep, tip set for 7 p.m. at Stopher Gym.

The Colonels put together a strong road performance earlier this season at the Montagne Center, ousting the Cardinals by a final 61-52 mark. Notably, both redshirt senior Dexter McClanahan (17 points) along with redshirt junior Andre Jones (16 points) shined in the low-scoring contest, leading the Red & Gray as they held off a number of second-half Lamar surges to secure the eventual victory.

WHAT: Nicholls vs. Lamar
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 7 p.m.
WHERE: Stopher Gym | Thibodaux, La.
MEDIA: Live Stats | Watch / Nicholls Athletics YouTube | Listen / 100.3 FM ESPN New Orleans

COMPLETE PROGRAM BREAKDOWN
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• Austin Claunch enters his second season at the helm for the Red & Gray, and currently sports an 29-26 (16-15) 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.
• 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
As the season begins to wind down, the Red & Gray close out this home stand with a doubleheader against rival Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday afternoon before shifting focus to their final roadtrip of the year, heading to Northwestern State, Central Arkansas and HBU over a three-match stretch.

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