The Nicholls Colonels are set to take on the Tulane Green Wave in a non-conference college basketball game. Both teams enter the contest with a 1-1 record for the season. The game will be held at Devlin Fieldhouse in New Orleans on November 10, 2026, and will be broadcasted on ESPN+.
Nicholls comes off a recent win over North American Stallions, with standout performances from Sheridan Sharp and AJ Dent. However, they faced a tough challenge against UAB Blazers, where AJ Dent again led the team in scoring. The Colonels aim to improve their performance on the road, having lost their only away game this season.
Tulane recently lost a close game to Jackson State Tigers but earlier secured a victory over UT Martin Skyhawks. In the win, Krystian Lewis scored 40 points, showcasing his scoring ability. The Green Wave will look to defend their home court, carrying a 1-1 home record into this game.
Tulane vs Nicholls At a Glance
- Game Location: Devlin Fieldhouse, New Orleans LA
- Game Date & Time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET
- Television Broadcast: ESPN+
- Nicholls Record: 1-1 for the 2027 Regular Season
- Tulane Record: 1-1 for the 2027 Regular Season
- Game Odds: Tulane favored by -9.5, Nicholls +315 MoneyLine
Tulane Green Wave: Ready to Ride the Wave in 2027
Offensive Overview
The Tulane Green Wave score an average of 92.5 points per game. This ranks them at 55th in scoring among teams. They focus on a fast-paced game with 79.2 possessions per game.
The team attempts 62.5 field goals per game, making 47.2% of them. Their effective field goal percentage is 52.8%. They aim for 43.5 two-point shots each game.
Three-Point and Free Throw Game
The Green Wave make about 7.0 three-pointers per game. They shoot threes with a success rate of 36.8%. Their three-point attempts rank low at 19.0 per game.
Free throws are a strong point, with 26.5 made per game. They attempt 38.0 free throws per game, ranking 3rd in attempts. Their free throw percentage is 69.7%.
Defensive Insights
On defense, Tulane records 9.5 steals per game. Blocks are not as frequent, with 2.5 per game. They average 13.0 turnovers each game.
Fouls are a concern, with the team committing 18.0 per game. This could impact their defensive effectiveness. Their fouls rank at 232nd.
Key Players to Watch
Krystian Lewis is a top performer with 25.0 points per game. He also contributes 6.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists on average. His shooting percentage stands at 42.4%.
Tyler Ringgold adds 13.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 44.4%. TJ Nadeau scores 15.5 points and grabs 5.0 rebounds each game.
Team Betting Trends
- SU Last 3: 1-1 (50.0%)
- SU Last 5: 1-1 (50.0%)
- SU All Games: 1-1 (50.0%)
- ATS Last 3: 0-2 (0.0%)
- ATS All Games: 0-2 (0.0%)
- O/U Last 3: 2-0 (100.0%)
Nicholls Colonels Gear Up for Upcoming Basketball Game
Offensive Performance
The Colonels have been scoring an average of 86.5 points per game. They rank 117th in the nation for this stat. With 73 field goal attempts per game, they are 18th in the country.
Their field goal percentage stands at 45.2, which ranks them 200th. They make 10.5 three-pointers per game, placing them 86th. The team attempts 32.5 three-point shots on average, ranking 51st.
Defensive Analysis
Defensively, the team averages 14.0 steals per game. This places them 490th in the rankings. Their blocks per game average is 3.0, ranking them 191st.
They manage to keep their turnovers low, averaging just 9.0 per game, which is 37th best. The team records 15.5 fouls per game, placing them 109th in this category.
Key Players to Watch
AJ Dent is a forward who averages 12.5 points and 6 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 52.9%. Sheridan Sharp, a guard, contributes with 10 points and 6.5 assists per game.
Arop Arop, another forward, averages 12 points and 9 rebounds. His field goal percentage is an impressive 85.7%. Doyel Cockrill III, a guard, adds 10 points and 3.5 assists per game.
Recent Game Performances
The Colonels recently played against UAB Blazers, losing 70-63. AJ Dent scored 14 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in this game. Sheridan Sharp recorded 6 points and 7 assists.
Earlier, they secured a victory against the North American Stallions, winning 110-56. In this game, Sheridan Sharp scored 14 points and had 6 assists. Arop Arop contributed with 12 points and 9 rebounds.
Team Betting Trends
- SU Last 3: 1-1 (50.0%)
- SU as Underdog: 0-1 (0.0%)
- ATS Last 3: 1-0-1 (50.0%)
- ATS as Underdog: 1-0 (100.0%)
- O/U Last 3: 0-1 (0.0%)
Tulane vs Nicholls Prediction: Nicholls +9.5
In this game, Tulane comes in as the favorite with a spread of -9.5. Their recent performances show a struggle to cover the spread, failing to do so in their last two games. Despite being favorites, their ATS record is something to consider.
Nicholls, on the other hand, has shown some potential in covering the spread. Their ATS record reflects a positive trend, as they have managed to cover the spread as underdogs. This gives them an edge in this matchup against Tulane.
Looking at the stats, Tulane scores more points per game, but Nicholls holds its own in offensive stats with a strong pace of play. Nicholls can keep this game close with their ability to shoot and maintain possession.
Considering these factors, Nicholls +9.5 is the pick. A projected final score of Tulane 84 - Nicholls 78 supports this spread pick.
- Tulane vs Nicholls Prediction: Nicholls +9.5
- Tulane vs Nicholls Score: Tulane 84 - Nicholls 78
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