East Texas A&M Lions @ New Orleans Privateers
TJ Thomas scores 20 to help East Texas A&M defeat New Orleans 73-71
NEW ORLEANS -- — TJ Thomas had 20 points to help East Texas A&M end a six-game losing streak with a 73-71 victory over New Orleans on Monday night.
Thomas also had seven rebounds and four steals for the Lions (4-25, 2-16 Southland Conference). KC Ugwuakazi totaled 11 points and eight rebounds. Khaliq Abdul-Mateen had 10 points.
The Privateers (4-25, 2-16) were led by Michael Thomas with 16 points and 18 rebounds. JR Jacobs had 14 points and seven assists and Theo Grant scored 11. The Privateers have lost 11 in a row.
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Game Information
Lakefront Arena
7:30 PM, February 24, 2025Coverage: ESPN+
New Orleans, LA
Attendance: 850
- Referees:
- Earnie Pheal
- Danny Chance
- Earl Lennie
2025-26 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 1-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Incarnate Word | 1-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Lamar | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-2 |
| East Texas A&M | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-3 |
| Houston Christian | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-4 |
| SE Louisiana | 0-0 | 0.5 | 3-5 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 0-0 | 0.5 | 2-5 |
| New Orleans | 0-0 | 0.5 | 2-6 |
| Northwestern State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 1-6 |
| Nicholls | 0-0 | 0.5 | 0-7 |
| McNeese | 0-1 | 1 | 6-2 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 0-1 | 1 | 2-5 |

