The Nicholls State Colonels (0-1) face the South Alabama Jaguars (0-1) at 7:30 PM ET on Friday, November 8, 2024 on ESPN+.

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Nicholls State vs. South Alabama Game Info

• When: Friday, November 8, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
• Where: David R. Stopher Gymnasium in Thibodaux, Louisiana
• TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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Nicholls State Stats Insights

• The Colonels made 44.5% of their shots from the field last season, which was 0.4 percentage points lower than the Jaguars allowed to their opponents (44.9%).
• In games Nicholls State shot higher than 44.9% from the field, it went 15-1 overall.
• The Colonels were the 230th-ranked rebounding team in college basketball. The Jaguars ranked 315th.
• Last year, the 73.9 points per game the Colonels averaged were only 1.8 fewer points than the Jaguars allowed (75.7).
• Nicholls State had a 12-3 record last season when putting up more than 75.7 points.

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South Alabama Stats Insights

• The Jaguars shot 44.3% from the field, 0.9% higher than the 43.4% the Colonels’ opponents shot last season.
• South Alabama compiled a 13-5 straight up record in games it shot over 43.4% from the field.
• The Jaguars were the 315th-ranked offensive rebounding team in college basketball. The Colonels finished 254th.
• The Jaguars put up an average of 74 points per game last year, just 0.1 more points than the 73.9 the Colonels allowed.
• South Alabama went 12-2 last season when allowing fewer than 73.9 points.

Nicholls State Home & Away Comparison (2023-24)

• Offensively Nicholls State performed better at home last season, averaging 75.9 points per game, compared to 72.7 per game away from home.
• The Colonels allowed 69.4 points per game when playing at home last year, compared to 77.3 when playing on the road.
• Looking at three-pointers, Nicholls State performed better when playing at home last year, sinking 8.7 three-pointers per game with a 38.1% three-point percentage, compared to 8.2 threes per game and a 35.5% three-point percentage in away games.

South Alabama Home & Away Comparison (2023-24)

• At home, South Alabama scored 79.5 points per game last season, 12 more than it averaged on the road (67.5).
• The Jaguars conceded 75.2 points per game at home last season, and 76.2 away.
• At home, South Alabama knocked down 8.2 triples per game last season, 1.4 more than it averaged away (6.8). South Alabama’s 3-point shooting percentage was also higher at home (36.5%) than away (32.4%).

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