NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) — Robert Brown III had 21 points to lead Nicholls to a 68-62 victory over Northwestern State on Monday night.

Brown shot 8 for 13, including 5 for 7 from beyond the arc for the Colonels (17-13, 12-5 Southland Conference). Diante Smith scored 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Byron Ireland scored 12.

The Demons (9-21, 7-10) were led by Braelon Bush with 15 points. Cliff Davis added 11 points and seven rebounds. Justin Wilson had 10 points and seven rebounds.

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