The Nicholls State Colonels (6-8, 5-0 Southland) hope to extend a four-game home winning streak when they host the Northwestern State Demons (4-10, 2-3 Southland) on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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How to Watch Nicholls State vs. Northwestern State
- Game day: Monday, January 5, 2026
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Nicholls State 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
43.9 |
259 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
48.4 |
347 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
28.7 |
330 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
31.9 |
230 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.6 |
189 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
15.6 |
13 |
Northwestern State 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
44.3 |
249 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
48.2 |
339 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
26.4 |
358 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
32.2 |
243 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.4 |
168 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
11.5 |
211 |
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Nicholls State vs. Northwestern State Stat Insights
Points
- The Colonels are averaging 75.6 points, only 2.7 fewer than the 78.3 the Demons give up.
- When Nicholls State scores more than 78.3, it has a record of 3-3.
- Northwestern State is 4-2 when allowing fewer than 75.6 points.
- The Demons put up just 2.9 fewer points per game (72.5) than the Colonels concede (75.4).
- Northwestern State is 3-1 when posting more than 75.4 points.
- Nicholls State has a 6-2 record when giving up less than 72.5 points.
- The Colonels have posted three more points than their opponents this season (0.2 per game), while the Demons have been outscored by 81 (5.8 per game).
Shooting
- This year the Colonels are shooting 43.9% from the field, 4.3% lower than the Demons give up.
- Nicholls State is 2-2 when shooting higher than 48.2% from the field.
- The Demons shoot 44.3% from the field, 4.1% lower than the Colonels concede.
- This season Northwestern State is 3-0 when the team shoots over 48.4% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Colonels and Demons rebound at nearly the same rate, with the Colonels averaging 2.3 more per game.
- When Nicholls State has the rebounding advantage, it is 4-7. When posting fewer boards, Northwestern State is 1-10.
- The Colonels average 9.3 offensive boards, which is 1.7 more than the Demons.
- When the Colonels collect more offensive rebounds, they are 3-3 overall. When grabbing fewer, the Demons are 1-9.
- Nicholls State is -3.2 in terms of rebounds per game, and Northwestern State is -5.8.
Nicholls State Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/10/2026 |
New Orleans |
Away |
| 1/12/2026 |
McNeese |
Away |
| 1/17/2026 |
Lamar |
Home |
Northwestern State Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/10/2026 |
Texas A&M-CC |
Home |
| 1/12/2026 |
UT Rio Grande Valley |
Home |
| 1/17/2026 |
Incarnate Word |
Away |