THIBODAUX, La. -- After two consecutive road losses, the Nicholls State University women's basketball team returned home and coasted to an 83-40 victory over LSU-Alexandria inside Stopher Gym on Tuesday afternoon.
Nicholls (2-2) set the tone on the defensive end as the Colonels for 29 turnovers and converted that to 23 points including 16 in transition. The Colonels held LSUA to 12 points in the first half as they led by 22 at the intermission. Nicholls then exploded for 29 points in the third to extend the lead.
Danielle Bennett led all scorers with 19 points as she hit six field goals including one triple and was perfect from the foul line (6-6).
Charnelle Hoof was stout on both ends as she finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds to record her first double-double of the season.
Anyra Wilson and Hoof finished with five steals apiece.
Shelcie LeBlanc also scored 15 points, grabbed six rebounds and had four steals.
Tyanna Stewart added nine points while
Laryn Scott stuffed the stat sheet with seven points, nine rebounds, and five blocks.
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Nicholls will have some time off before hitting the road to play SMU in Dallas on Sunday, Nov. 15.
