It was evident that in their very first meeting ever, the Nicholls State Colonels (1-1) were more prepared to play a noon game. While the Pittsburgh Panthers (1-1, 1-0) were stymied by turnovers and missed shots, Nicholls State cruised to a 9-1 lead going into the first media timeout.
On being trapped and forcing turnovers, junior guard Ryan Murphy said, “They came fast, they came quick.”
Fouls by the Colonels allowed Pitt to get back into the game, but Nicholls State kept a multiple possession lead thanks to their ability to attack and finish around the basket.