IUPUI Defeats Nicholls State 84-80 - Recap
IUPUI Defeats Nicholls State 84-80 - Recap
Nicholls State was burned for 25 points by Alex Young on Saturday as IUPUI picked up an 84-80 win at Stopher Gym.
IUPUI earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the 7-point spread.
IUPUI got 14 points from Stephen Thomas and another 14 points from Christian Siakam. Stephen Thomas contributed 3 assists, while Alex Young cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Nicholls State got a 16-point performance from Chris Talkington, who was supported by 15 points from Shane Rillieux. Shane Rillieux had 7 assists in a losing cause for Nicholls State, while Dantrell Thomas grabbed 6 rebounds.
IUPUI led at halftime, 43-38.
IUPUI won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-21.

