Northwestern State Demons (2-14, 1-4 SLC) at SLU Lions (4-10, 2-3 SLC)
Jan. 23, 2021 | 4 p.m. CT | Hammond, La. | University Center
Series History: Northwestern State Leads 85-55
Last Meeting: SLU 95, Northwestern State 92 (Feb. 29, 2020 – Hammond, La.)
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Radio: 90.9 FM KLSU –
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HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana men's basketball begins their longest home stand of the season Saturday when they host Northwestern State at 4 p.m. in the University Center on ESPN+.
The Lions (4-10, 2-3 Southland) will start the home stand on a high note following Wednesday's 92-88 victory at McNeese (6-8, 0-5 Southland).
The 92 points was a season high for SLU as they had five players score in double figures led by junior
Gus Okafor. The Baltimore, Maryland native netted a career-high 26 points and added six rebounds to push the Lions to the win.
Senior
Keon Clergeot, who scored 22 points in the win over McNeese, leads the Lions in scoring averaging 15.1 points per game. The Winter Haven, Florida native is netting 20 points per game in Southland action, third in the conference. The UMass transfer has also made 81 of his 107 free throw attempts this season which leads the Southland.
Nick Caldwell, a sophomore, has come on strong for the Lions in conference play. The Geismar, Louisiana product is averaging 9.8 points and 6.0 rebounds per game in league play, including in his first career double-double against Sam Houston (13 points, 12 rebounds.)
The Demons (2-14, 1-4 Southland) are coming off a loss at Stephen F. Austin Wednesday night, 86-74. Despite the four conference losses, Northwestern State has been competitive in Southland action. The Demons defeated McNeese on the road, lost in overtime to Houston Baptist on the road and trailed Nicholls by one, 65-64, with 3:55 to go before falling 76-66.
The Demons, like the Lions, have played much of their schedule on the road playing 11 games away from home, including two against the nation's top ranked team, Gonzaga.
While the Demons hold the decisive lead in the all-time series, 85-55, the Lions have won the last six over Northwestern State. SLU defeated the Demons in overtime last year in Natchitoches, Louisiana, 84-81, then edged the Demons at the University Center, 95-92, scoring a season-high in points.
Northwestern State is led by Trenton Massner in scoring (11.9 ppg). The junior guard also leads the Demons in steals (22) and free throws made (41).
Fans can watch Saturday's game on ESPN+, available on www.WatchESPN.com and the WatchESPN app. Web links to video and stats are available on the basketball schedule page at
www.LionSports.net. The game will also be broadcast live in the Hammond area on KSLU-FM (90.9), online at
www.LionSports.net/listenlive and via the TuneIn Radio and Lions Gameday Experience apps.
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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TICKETS
For ticket information, please contact the Southeastern Athletics Ticket Office at (985) 549-5466 or visit
www.LionSports.net/tickets. Southeastern is implementing mobile ticketing as the primary source for securing tickets for the 2020-21 season. All tickets will be available via e-mail in a PDF format for fans to download on their phone or print at home. Tickets can also be downloaded to Apple Wallet.
