In this highly anticipated halftime showdown, Nicholls and SE Louisiana have taken the court, each with their own story to tell. Nicholls seems to have the upper hand with a score of 28 - 27, but there's still a whole half left to play. This contest is a far cry from their previous matchup, which was decided by a whopping 26 points.

The Battle for Halftime Supremacy

SE Louisiana's Road to Thursday

SE Louisiana Lions are gearing up for their first Southland matchup of the season. Their road trip continues as they face the Nicholls Colonels at 7:30 p.m. ET at David R. Stopher Gymnasium. In their previous battles, they've shown tenacity in overcoming the odds and are now confident heading into this clash. Last Monday, they narrowly defeated Tulane 71 - 67, with Jakevion Buckley shining as the offensive standout, earning 18 points along with six assists and four steals. Jeremy Elyzee also contributed with eight points, eight rebounds, and two steals.However, they took a serious blow against Nicholls in their previous matchup back in March, losing 80 - 54. Can they avenge this defeat and turn the tide?

Nicholls' Recent Victories

Nicholls slipped by Louisiana 76 - 75 on Saturday, achieving back-to-back victories. This win got them back to an even 4 - 4 record. They've shown resilience on the court and are looking to continue their winning streak.If they keep playing like this, they'll surely bump their record up to 5 - 4 in no time.

Odds and Betting Insights

Nicholls is a 3 - point favorite against SE Louisiana, according to the latest college basketball odds. The oddsmakers were spot on as the game opened with a 3 - point spread and remained unchanged. The over/under is set at 139 points. SportsLine's advanced computer model provides college basketball picks for every single game, including this one. It's time to make those betting decisions.

Series History

Nicholls has won 7 out of their last 10 games against SE Louisiana. Looking at the recent matchups:Mar 07, 2024 – Nicholls 80 vs. SE Louisiana 54Jan 09, 2024 – Nicholls 66 vs. SE Louisiana 61Feb 11, 2023 – Nicholls 88 vs. SE Louisiana 77Dec 15, 2022 – Nicholls 88 vs. SE Louisiana 73Feb 26, 2022 – SE Louisiana 83 vs. Nicholls 81Jan 22, 2022 – SE Louisiana 101 vs. Nicholls 93Jan 08, 2022 – SE Louisiana 77 vs. Nicholls 72Feb 13, 2021 – Nicholls 86 vs. SE Louisiana 84Jan 09, 2021 – Nicholls 87 vs. SE Louisiana 67Feb 15, 2020 – Nicholls 81 vs. SE Louisiana 71The teams have a rich history, and this halftime report will surely add to the excitement as they battle it out for the rest of the game.