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Searles scores 18 as Nicholls State takes down Northwestern State 74-72

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Jaylen Searles had 18 points in Nicholls State’s 74-72 win over Northwestern State on Monday night.

Searles also contributed six rebounds for the Colonels (7-8, 6-0 Southland Conference). Jalik Dunkley scored 17 points and added seven rebounds. Jalin Rice shot 5 of 8 from the field and 2 for 4 from the line to finish with 12 points.

Micah Thomas finished with 29 points for the Demons (4-11, 2-4). Willie Williams added 14 points, 12 rebounds and four assists for Northwestern State. Izzy Miles also had 14 points.

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Hawkeyes are set to play Vanderbilt in a November women’s basketball game in Sioux City, Iowa

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Vanderbilt and Iowa, both ranked in the top 10 late last season, will meet in a women's basketball game early next season in northwest Iowa, the schools announced Tuesday. The neutral-site game is set for Nov. 15 at the Tyson Events Center, which is 290 miles from Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Vanderbilt is 4-0 all-time against the Hawkeyes. This will be the teams' first meeting since 1997. The Commodores are expected to return national scoring leader Mikayla Blakes. She averaged 27 points per game and was Southeastern Conference player of the year. Vanderbilt was ranked as high as No. 5 and finished No. 10 with a 29-5 record after reaching the NCAA Sweet 16.
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