Nicholls State vs. Lamar Time, TV & Stream – Jan. 17

The Nicholls State Colonels (8-9, 7-1 Southland) hope to build on a five-game home winning streak when they host the Lamar Cardinals (9-8, 4-4 Southland) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET.

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How to Watch Nicholls State vs. Lamar

• Game day: Saturday, January 17, 2026
• Game time: 4 p.m. ET
• TV channel: ESPN+
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Nicholls State vs. Lamar Stat Insights

Points

• The 75.9 points the Colonels average are 9.4 more than the Cardinals concede.
• Nicholls State is 8-6 when scoring more than 66.5 points.
• Lamar has a 9-2 record when conceding fewer than 75.9 points.
• The Cardinals post 6.0 fewer points per game (70.4) than the Colonels give up (76.4).
• When putting up over 76.4 points, Lamar is 3-1.
• Nicholls State has a 5-2 record when giving up fewer than 70.4 points.
• The Colonels have a -8-point scoring differential on the season (-0.5 per game). The Cardinals, on the other hand, have outscored opponents by 66 points (3.9 per game).

Shooting

• The Colonels shoot 44.4% from the field, 2.2% higher than the Cardinals concede defensively.
• Nicholls State is 7-5 when shooting higher than 42.2% from the field.
• The Cardinals' 42.8% shooting percentage is 5.6% lower than the Colonels have given up.
• This season Lamar is 3-0 when the team shoots better than 48.4% from the field.

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Rebounding

• The Colonels average 28.1 rebounds, 6.3 fewer than the Cardinals.
• Lamar is 8-3 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Nicholls State is 6-8 when falling short on the boards.
• The Colonels average 9.4 offensive rebounds, 2.0 less than the Cardinals.
• The Cardinals are 7-6 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Colonels are 3-3 when they lose that battle.
• On the boards, Nicholls State is -4.0 rebounds per game, but Lamar is +5.0.

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