New Orleans vs. Northwestern State

Southland Tournament - Quarterfinals - Merrell Center - Katy, TX

Both of these teams finished the season strong despite coming into this game with losing records. New Orleans finished the regular season at 5-1 and won their opening-round game to make it 6-1. Northwestern State is just 10-17 coming into this game but eight of those 10 wins came in the last 11 games of the season. So what has made the difference for these clubs? New Orleans has scored 85.6ppg in closing the season at 6-1. Northwestern State closed their last four games out while averaging 78 PPG. These teams have really advanced the offensive numbers and the total is lagging behind. Make the play on the over in this one.