Micah Thomas scores 24 to lead Northwestern State over Southeast Louisiana 72-69

Feb 25, 2026, 11:52 am

HAMMOND, La. -- — Micah Thomas scored 24 points to help Northwestern State defeat Southeast Louisiana 72-69 on Monday night.

Thomas shot 7 of 12 from the field, including 5 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the free-throw line for the Demons (14-15, 10-8 Southland Conference). Love Bettis scored 18 points, going 6 of 10 and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line.

Sam Hines Jr. led the way for the Lions (18-11, 12-6) with 22 points, six rebounds and two steals. Brody Rowbury added 20 points and six rebounds. Jeremy Elyzee totaled 16 points and four steals.

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