The Cowgirls of McNeese State University outdrew the Colonels of Nicholls State University on their showdown of the Southland Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament. McNeese State, 79-58, win entails them to advance to the next round where they’ll face the Ladyjacks of Stephen F. Austin University.  Photos by Matt Flora

The University of Houston Cougars sweep three straight sets against the Nicholls State Colonels in the opener of the Flo Hyman Collegiate Cup. Freshman Brookah Palmer led the team with 12 kills in the decisive win. Photos by Andre Brooks  

The Houston Cougars opened the Flo Hyman Collegiate Cup at home against the Colonels of Nicholls State on Friday afternoon. The Cougars won their match decisively as they managed to complete the three-set sweep (25-16, 27-25, 25-18) against the Colonels. The Cougars opened the first set with confidence, immediately taking …