Jalen Gray, junior guard, and Johnny Griffin Jr., junior forward, had a career night for the Wolf Pack, but Loyola was unable to get the win.
Early in the second half, Gray scored nine consecutive points which helped give the Wolf Pack a 68-65 lead. Nicholls State ended the game on a 24-6 run resulting in a final score of 89-74.
Gray had a game-high 28 points and added six rebounds, five assists, and five steals. Griffin Jr. finished with a double-double, 22 points and 13 rebounds.
Loyola will get 13 days off before hosting No. 5 Louisiana State University-Alexandria on Dec. 18 at 7:30 pm in The Den.