NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) Jalyn Hinton had a career-high 27 points plus 13 rebounds as Southeastern Louisiana Lions narrowly beat Northwestern State 85-80 on Saturday.

Keon Clergeot had 13 points for Southeastern Louisiana (18-13, 13-4 Southland Conference). Gus Okafor added 11 points and seven rebounds. Joe Kasperzyk had 11 points.

Kendal Coleman had 18 points, 20 rebounds and three blocks for the Demons (9-22, 6-11). Carvell Teasett added 14 points and six assists. LaTerrance Reed had 13 points.

The Lions improve to 2-0 against the Demons on the season. Southeastern Louisiana defeated Northwestern State 79-74 on Jan. 15.

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