THIBODAUX, La. - The Nicholls State University men's basketball team continues its early-season road swing Tuesday, Nov. 10, traveling to New Orleans for an in-state matchup against Tulane. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. inside Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse.

The Colonels (1-1) look to bounce back following a 70-63 setback at UAB on Friday. Tulane (1-1) is the second consecutive opponent from the American Conference as Nicholls aims for its first win ever against the league. 

AJ Dent leads the Colonels offensively, averaging 12.5 points on .529 shooting from the field. He has scored in double figures in both outings including a team-high 14 in Friday's matchup at UAB.

Through the first two games, the Colonels rank seventh nationally in steals per game at 14.0. Hunter Carter picked up five steals in the last outing and is averaging 3.5. 
Tuesday's contest marks the 24th all-time meeting between the in-state programs. Tulane holds a 22-1 advantage in the series and has won the last five meetings, including an 82-72 decision last November.

The Green Wave (1-1) enters Tuesday's contest looking to rebound after a narrow 87-85 loss to Jackson State. Tulane opened the season with a 100-98 double-overtime victory over UT Martin, aided by Krystian Lewis' 40 points. 

Up Next
Following Tuesday's matchup, Nicholls returns home to host Louisiana Tech on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. inside Stopher Gymnasium.