
Nicholls State

Stephen F. Austin
Highlights
Preview
LAKE CHARLES, La. (Interstat) — The Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks will look to complete a season sweep and solidify their standing when they host the Nicholls State Colonels in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Tuesday at Burton Coliseum. The Ladyjacks (22-9) enter the contest having won five of their last six, though they are coming off an 87-60 road loss to McNeese State on March 2. Prior to that, Stephen F. Austin’s offense was potent, averaging 82 points per game during a five-game winning streak. Kaylinn Kemp has been a key facilitator, dishing out seven assists in a tight win over Texas-Rio Grande Valley on Feb. 14 and scoring 12 points in the recent loss to McNeese. Nicholls State (15-15) arrives with momentum from a dominant 81-55 victory at Incarnate Word on Monday. The Colonels have shown resilience, winning three of their last four games to reach the .500 mark. Guard Jesslynn Jalomo is a player to watch for the Colonels, coming off a 36-minute, 9-point, 4-rebound performance in the win over UIW. She scored 11 points in a narrow victory over Southeastern Louisiana on Feb. 28. The recent history between these teams heavily favors the Ladyjacks. Stephen F. Austin defeated Nicholls State 77-57 at home on Feb. 21, led by a balanced scoring attack. In the earlier meeting on Jan. 15, the Ladyjacks secured an 86-78 road win in a higher-scoring affair. For Nicholls, containing Stephen F. Austin’s offensive depth will be critical after allowing 77 points in the last matchup. The Colonels will need to replicate their recent defensive form, which held opponents to an average of 54 points in their last three wins. Tip-off is set for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Burton Coliseum. The game marks the regular-season finale for both teams before conference tournament play begins.