Johnson, Lyons carry Nicholls State past Lamar 76-71

<p>BEAUMONT, Texas &mdash; Kevin Johnson had 18 points to lead five Nicholls State players in double figures as the Colonels narrowly defeated Lamar 76-71 on Wednesday night. </p>
<p>Ryghe Lyons added 16 points for Nicholls State (11-6, 8-2 Southland Conference). Andre Jones chipped in 12, Najee Garvin scored 11 and Jaylen Fornes had 10. Lyons also had 10 rebounds, while Garvin posted 10 rebounds.</p>
<p>Ty Gordon was held to five points. The Colonels’ leading scorer heading into the contest at 15 points per game, he made 1 of 5 from 3-point range.</p>
<p>Kasen Harrison scored a season-high 24 points for the Cardinals (4-14, 3-7). Davion Buster added 14 points. David Muoka had 13 rebounds and four blocks.</p>
<p>Avery Sullivan, who was second on the Cardinals in scoring entering the matchup with 11 points per game, shot only 13% (1 of 8).</p>
<p>The Colonels improve to 2-0 against the Cardinals for the season. Nicholls State defeated Lamar 76-69 on Jan. 6.</p>
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