Parts of Nicholls State University lost power at approximately 6:55 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12.

9:11 p.m.

Entergy has not given a cause for the outage, but it is suspected that a power surge damaged the infrastructure of the campus power grid, David said in an email to the Nicholls Worth.

David added that power outages effected Thibodaux outside of the campus, but power was restored to those businesses and residences within minutes.

8:07 p.m.

According to an email from Nicholls’ Communications director Jerad David, Entergy is aware of the power outage and are working on solutions.

8 p.m.

The basketball game between the Nicholls women’s basketball team and Grambling State University has officially suspended for tonight.

8 p.m. 

Ellender Memorial Library announced a temporary closure.

Original report 

Nicholls State University lost power at approximately 6:55 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12.

The cause of the outage is unknown.

For further updates on this story check the Nicholls Worth.