Byron Ireland scores in final second to rally Nicholls to 71-69 victory over Seattle U

Dec 31, 2025, 01:47 pm

SEATTLE -- — Byron Ireland stole the ball and scored with less than a second remaining, finishing with 19 points to rally Nicholls to a 71-69 victory over Seattle University on Monday night.

Ireland shot 7 of 10 from the field and 4 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Colonels (8-5). Trae English added 13 points, five assists and five steals. Mekhi Collins shot 5 of 7 from the field to finish with 10 points, while adding 13 rebounds.

Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe finished with 12 points, nine rebounds and two blocks for the Redhawks (5-9). Kobe Williamson added 11 points, eight rebounds and four blocks. Brayden Maldonado finished with 11 points.

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