New Orleans defeats East Texas A&M 83-73

New Orleans Dominates at Home, Wins Conference Showdown 83-73

The New Orleans Privateers proved they're a force to be reckoned with in conference play, defeating the visiting East Texas A&M Eagles 83-73 at their home venue, Lakefront Arena.

In a closely contested game that saw both teams struggle from beyond the arc, New Orleans emerged victorious behind the strong all-around efforts of its key contributors. Coleton Benson led the way for the Privateers with 17 points, while MJ Thomas chipped in with 19 rebounds and 12 points.

East Texas A&M's Ronnie Harrison was the bright spot for the Eagles, scoring a game-high 29 points on 5-for-8 three-point shooting. However, it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit.

The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading baskets in the first half. The Privateers held a slim 38-32 lead at halftime, but their strong rebounding and free throw shooting helped them pull away in the second half.

New Orleans' balanced attack allowed it to maintain a 10-point advantage for most of the game. The Eagles attempted to mount a comeback, but their struggles from beyond the arc ultimately doomed their efforts.

In terms of advanced statistics, New Orleans shot 46.9% from effective field position and 73.0% from the free throw line, while East Texas A&M struggled with its three-point shooting (36.0%) and rebounding efficiency (32.4%).

This win marks an important conference victory for the Privateers, who will look to build on their momentum in the coming weeks.

Game Leaders:

New Orleans:

- Coleton Benson: 17 points, 1-10 3PT

- MJ Thomas: 19 reb, 12 pts, 2 ast, 1 stl

East Texas A&M:

- Ronnie Harrison: 29 pts, 5-8 3PT

- Gianni Hunt: 7 ast, 5 pts, 6 reb, 1 stl