Sumar and the Colonels are now 5-4 in the Southland with this week's 2-1 spurt.

Playing their third game in seven days, the Nicholls State women’s basketball team battled tired legs, a road crowd and a very good Texas State team this afternoon.

Sumar Rain didn’t let the Colonels go home unhappy.

With a 29-point output (on 10-of-15 shooting), Leslie helped spark a 53-point second half, pushing Nicholls past Texas State 83-74.

The Bobcats came into the game as the best team in the Southland Conference’s Western Division. With their ambitious record, they also boasted the conference’s leading scorer, junior guard Diamond Ford.

But the brightest diamond on the floor Saturday was Leslie, who dribbled and drove her and her team to victory to cap off a week-long road trip with an even 1-1 record.

Part of the reason for the extra motivation was the Colonels’ prior game Wednesday, a 70-63 road loss to Texas A&M Corpus Christi.

Sumar contributed 14 points on 6-of-12 shooting in that game, but the Colonels couldn’t buy a bucket from 3, shooting just 3-of-15 from downtown.

Prior to dropping a close one in Corpus Christ, it was the Colonels hitting from outside a week ago in a win against Lamar.

Thanks to 24 points from sophomore LiAnn McCarthy, the Colonels pasted the Cardinals 40-26 in the first half and held on late to secure the win.

Sumar facilitated in that game, posting 8 assists to go with 14 points.

Following the 2-1 week, Nicholls is now 5-4 in the Southland Conference and 12-10 overall.

The Colonels return to the floor Wednesday for a home tilt with Stephen F. Austin. Nicholls also plays Lamar against next Saturday, this time on the road.

Until next time!