Dallas Christian Crusaders @ Northwestern State Demons
Northwestern State defeats Dallas Christian 101-54
NATCHITOCHES, La. -- — Jimel Lane scored 19 points as Northwestern State beat Dallas Christian 101-54 on Monday night in a season opener.
Lane had five rebounds, three steals, and three blocks for the Demons. Ryan Forrest scored 17 points while going 7 of 14 from the floor, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and 2 for 5 from the line. Duane Posey had 12 points and shot 4 of 5 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line.
The Crusaders were led by Blake Walker, DJ Smith and Carlas Canady, who each recorded seven points.
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Game Information
Natchitoches, LA
Referee:Danny Chance
Referee:Doug George
Referee:Trenton Chaney
2025-26 Standings
| Southland ConferenceSouthland Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 20-2 | - | 28-6 |
| McNeese | 19-3 | 1 | 28-6 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 14-8 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 13-9 | 7 | 18-15 |
| New Orleans | 12-10 | 8 | 15-18 |
| Nicholls | 12-10 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Houston Christian | 8-14 | 12 | 12-20 |
| Northwestern State | 8-14 | 12 | 10-22 |
| Incarnate Word | 7-15 | 13 | 12-19 |
| Lamar | 7-15 | 13 | 12-19 |
| East Texas A&M | 6-16 | 14 | 11-21 |
| SE Louisiana | 6-16 | 14 | 9-22 |
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