- Matchup: SE Louisiana Lions vs New Orleans Privateers
- Date: Monday, March 2, 2026
- Venue: Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, LA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Monday, the New Orleans Privateers (14-15) will square off against the SE Louisiana Lions (8-21) at Lakefront Arena.
In their previous outing, the SE Louisiana Lions faced off against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, ultimately losing 73-68. The Lions committed 19 personal fouls compared to 25 from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. They managed to hit 4 out of 8 attempts from beyond the arc. The opposing team excelled at the free-throw line, converting 15 of 20 for an impressive 75.0%. While the Lions secured 23 rebounds (8 offensive), they allowed Texas A&M-Corpus Christi to dominate the boards with 28 rebounds (8 offensive, 20 defensive). The Lions finished the game with a field goal percentage of 47.9% (23 of 48) while hitting only 4 of their 19 three-pointers.
Ethan Pickett emerged as a standout player during this clash, achieving an impressive shooting accuracy of 85.7% and contributing 17 points in just 19 minutes on the floor along with 1 assist and 1 rebound.
This season, SE Louisiana holds a record of 8-21, averaging 64.6 points per game, which ranks them 355th nationally, while shooting at 41.2% from the floor. The Lions’ three-point shooting stands at 28.1% (172 of 613) and they convert 68.2% from the free-throw line. They average 32.0 rebounds per game, with a total of 331 assists this season, placing them 334th in terms of assists in college basketball. Additionally, they commit 12.5 turnovers and an average of 17.8 personal fouls per game.
On defense, the Lions force 12.9 turnovers per game while drawing 18.3 fouls. They rank 103rd in allowing assists, having surrendered 361 thus far. Their opponents are shooting at a field goal percentage of 45.1% (687 of 1,523) against them, and they permit an average of 34.3 rebounds per game while allowing 35.7% shooting from three-point range, ranking them 82nd in points allowed per game at 70.3.
In their last game, the New Orleans Privateers secured a hard-fought victory against Stephen F. Austin, finishing with a score of 77-73. The Privateers nabbed 25 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive rebounds, totaling 37 rebounds for the game. In this matchup, they registered 14 turnovers but managed to accrue 5 steals. With Stephen F. Austin committing 16 fouls, New Orleans seized the opportunity, going to the free-throw line 24 times and converting 21 of those attempts for an exceptional 87.5%. The team registered 4 successful three-pointers out of 16 attempts (25.0%) and shot 48.1% overall from the field, connecting on 26 of 54 attempts. Defensively, they limited Stephen F. Austin to a field goal percentage of 36.2% (25 of 69) and forced 3-of-17 shooting from three-point range.
Coleton Benson played a pivotal role in the victory, scoring 30 points on 10 of 17 shooting (58.8%) while contributing 5 rebounds and 2 assists during his 40 minutes on the court.
The Privateers’ record stands at 14-15 for the season. They average 19.8 personal fouls per game while achieving a free-throw shooting percentage of 75.1%. With an average of 13.0 assists per game, they rank 250th nationally and commit 14.6 turnovers per game. New Orleans has accumulated a total of 2,184 points this season, averaging 75.3 points per game, while pulling down 37.3 rebounds per game. The team’s field goal percentage currently sits at 44.7%, ranking them 212th in Division 1.
Defensively, New Orleans allows opponents to shoot 32.3% from three-point range (234 of 724), while their opponents convert 72.9% from the free-throw line. They surrender an average of 16.1 assists and 35.5 total rebounds per game, ranking them 338th and 251st defensively. The Privateers currently rank 308th in points allowed per game, giving up 78.7 points. They are effective at forcing 10.4 turnovers per game while allowing opponents to shoot 42.2% from the field, placing them 75th in the nation in that category.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back New Orleans
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