Nicholls holds off Abilene Christian for 62-59 win
THIBODAUX, La. (AP) Johnathan Bell, who finished with 20 points, made two free throws in the final seconds as Nicholls held off Abilene Christian for a 62-59 victory on Thursday night.
Bell made a layup as Nicholls took the lead 38-36 with 15:53 remaining. The Colonels led 54-48 with 4:08 left. Abilene Christian closed to 58-56 after Jalone Friday drilled a 3-pointer with 1:46 to play. Ja'Dante' Frye answered with a layup and ACU's Isaiah Tripp quickly followed with a trey to trail 60-59 with 18 seconds remaining. Bell sank the two free throws with 14 seconds left to seal the win.
Jaylen Franklin missed two free throws and Jaren Lewis misfired on a 3 in the final second.
Liam Thomas grabbed 13 rebounds and tied his career-best with nine blocks for Nicholls (10-9, 3-3 Southland Conference). Frye had 16 points and Stevie Repichowski added 12.
Friday led ACU (8-10, 2-5) with 21 points.
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| Points | 0 | 0 |
| Field Goals | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| 3-Pointers | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| Free Throws | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| Total Rebounds | 0 | 0 |
| Offensive | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 0 | 0 |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
| Steals | 0 | 0 |
| Blocks | 0 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technicals | 0 | 0 |
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69.3 PPG | 33.7 RPG | 14.1 APG |
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74.7 PPG | 37.3 RPG | 13.9 APG |
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