Nicholls hosts New Orleans after Tanita Swift's 20-point game

Swift and Nicholls look to bounce back from loss to Lamar Cardinals

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Nicholls University will host the New Orleans Privateers in a women's college basketball matchup, with Tanita Swift looking to build on her 20-point performance in Nicholls' previous 72-64 loss to the Lamar Cardinals.

Why it matters

This game is an important conference matchup for both teams as they look to improve their standings in the Southland Conference. Swift is a key player for Nicholls and her strong scoring output in the last game will be crucial as they try to get back in the win column.

The details

Tanita Swift, a standout player for the Nicholls Colonels, scored 20 points in the team's recent 72-64 loss to the Lamar Cardinals. Now, Nicholls will host the New Orleans Privateers as they look to bounce back from that defeat and pick up a conference win.

  • Nicholls hosted the Lamar Cardinals on February 6, 2026.
  • Nicholls will host the New Orleans Privateers on February 9, 2026.

The players

Tanita Swift

A standout player for the Nicholls Colonels women's basketball team.

Nicholls Colonels

The women's basketball team of Nicholls University.

New Orleans Privateers

The women's basketball team of the University of New Orleans.

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The takeaway

This game will be an important conference matchup for both Nicholls and New Orleans as they look to improve their standings in the Southland Conference. Tanita Swift's strong performance in the previous game will be crucial for Nicholls as they try to bounce back from their loss to Lamar.