THIBODAUX, La. -- The Devilettes of Mississippi Valley State University returned to action Saturday, falling to Nicholls State 72-47 in an afternoon contest.
Kristy Parker scored a team-high 18 points for the Devilettes (1-6). LaKendra Bassett, Angelica Darcus, and Sydnie Ward scored six points apiece for Valley.
Cassidy Barrios scored a game-high 24 points for Nicholls State, which improved to 3-4 with the victory.
Valley stayed within striking distance of its hosts for most of the game. It wasn't until the fourth quarter when the Colonels pulled away for good, scoring 21 points in the period.
The Devilettes return to action Sunday when they visit Louisiana-Monroe. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.