NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) Jairus Roberson came off the bench to tally 13 points to carry Northwestern State to an 84-57 win over Centenary on Tuesday night to open the season.

Larry Owens had 12 points for Northwestern State. John Norvel added 10 points. LaTerrance Reed had 10 points for the Demons, who had 12 of 14 players score.

Two starters scored 10 points and three had just two but one of those, Chudier Bile, had 10 rebounds.