UAB wins twice; Nicholls edges Lions

UAB defeated Nicholls State 70-63, taking a six-point lead into halftime and holding on in a close second half. Deuce Jones led the Blazers with 14 points and six rebounds, while Justyn Fernandez also scored 14 and T.J. Caldwell added 12. AJ Dent Jr. paced Nicholls with 14 points and seven rebounds; Jared Taylor and Doyel Cockrill III scored 12 apiece. UAB next hosts Florida A&M, while Nicholls visits Tulane.