Nicholls (10-11, 3-5 Southland) at Southeastern La (8-13, 4-4 Southland)
Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 | 4 p.m. | Hammond, La. | University Center (7,500)
Series History: Lions Lead 56-45
Last Meeting: Lions 69, Nicholls 57 – (March 3, 2018 – Hammond, La.)
Television: ESPN 3
Radio: 90.9 KSLU   

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HAMMOND, La. – The reigning Southland Conference champion Southeastern Louisiana men's basketball team looks to avenge Wednesday's setback to Sam Houston State when they host Nicholls Saturday at 4 p.m. at the University Center.
 
The Lions (8-13, 4-4 Southland) had their four-game winning streak snapped by league-leading SHSU after committing 19 turnovers in Wednesday's 62-52 loss.
 
Freshman Jeremiah Saunders, making his first start of his career, scored 12 points on four three-pointers against the Bearkats to lead the Lions. Senior Moses Greenwood added nine points as he sits just three points shy of 10^th place in all-time SLU scoring history going into Saturday's matchup. The Sharon, Mississippi native has scored 1,261 points in 118 career games.
 
The Colonels (10-11, 3-5 Southland), after starting 3-1 in the conference, have lost four in row including losses to Central Arkansas, McNeese, Lamar and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
 
SLU and Nicholls met twice last year with the Lions winning both matchups. Southeastern defeated the Colonels, 67-63, on the road and clinched the Southland Conference in the regular season finale Mar. 3, 2018 at the University Center cruising to a 69-57 win.
 
"They're a very talented team," said fifth-year SLU head basketball coach Jay Ladner. "In my time here, each game we've played has always been a battle and I expect nothing less Saturday. But the thing that's impressive is their size. They look like a high major team that is tough to matchup with so we will have our hands full."
 
Nicholls is led by senior Jeremiah Jefferson in scoring (15.9 ppg). The Dallas, Texas native also leads the team in three-pointers made (64) and steals (21). Senior Gavin Pepper is second in scoring (14.2 ppg). The Washington D.C. native is shooting 95 percent from the free throw line (59-for-62).
 
Saturday will be Youth Day in the University Center, as all fans 12 and under will receive free admission. Any fans with a valid middle school, junior high or high school ID will receive a $3 ticket.
 
Saturday's game will be broadcast on ESPN3 and can be heard live in the Hammond area on KSLU-FM (90.9), online at www.LionSports.net/listenlive and via the Lions Game Day Experience, Radio FX and TuneIn Radio apps.
 
After Saturday's matchup with Nicholls, the Lions will hit the road for two games next week. SLU will face Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (9-11, 4-3 Southland) Wednesday night at 7 p.m. and Central Arkansas (10-12, 5-4 Southland) Saturday, Feb. 9 at 4 p.m. in Conway, Arkansas.
 
INSIDE SOUTHEASTERN BASKETBALL WITH JAY LADNER
Each Monday night at 7 p.m., beginning Jan. 7th, 'Inside Southeastern Basketball with Jay Ladner' broadcasts live on 90.9 KSLU from Rainbow Daiquiris at 14384 West Thomas Street. Talk college hoops with Coach Ladner and host Allen Waddell, cover the finer points of each game and preview upcoming games. If you can't join the crowd, you can submit a question at www.LionSports.net for the "Ask the Coach" segment. Inside Southeastern Basketball with Jay Ladner airs each Monday night during the Lions' Southland Conference schedule on the Southeastern Sports Radio Network.
 
HARDWOOD CLUB/S CLUB
Fans interested in becoming active supporters of the basketball program are encouraged to join the Hardwood Club.  Lion alums are encouraged to join the exclusive S Club, which is restricted to Southeastern athletic letterwinners.  All membership fees and donations to Hardwood Club are available for the exclusive use of the Southeastern basketball program. Membership information is available by contacting the Lion Athletics Association at laa@southeastern.edu or (985) 549-5091 or visiting www.LionUp.com.
 
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