NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) Ja'Monta Black's 31 points led Northwestern State over Houston Baptist 82-63 on Thursday night.

Black shot 11 for 26, including 9 for 21 from beyond the arc for the Demons (13-8, 5-3 Southland Conference). Demarcus Sharp added eight points, five rebounds and five assists. Emareyon McDonald scored eight points.

The Huskies (7-14, 4-4) were led by Bonke Maring, who recorded 21 points. Houston Baptist also got 16 points from Pierce Bazil. Brycen Long also had 10 points.

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