A story the 2024 Nicholls football team knows all too well unfolded yet again on Saturday.

A strong defensive start marred by an inability to succeed on offense.

The Colonels lost to Lamar 24-7 in their final road matchup of the season on Saturday, Nov. 16..

Nicholls’ defense did not allow a touchdown in the first half, Lamar’s only touchdown coming on a punt return less than 6 minutes into the first quarter.

Despite remaining scoreless late into the first half, the Colonels saw momentum swing to their side following a fumbled snap on an attempted punt.

Nicholls’ punter Kylin Dupre picked up the ball after dropping it then ran for 11 yards to pick up a first down.

Quarterback Pat McQuaide ended the drive with a 19-yard touchdown pass to receiver Jackson Dufrene.

Nicholls’ offense failed to keep momentum in the final half, instead watching Lamar pull away with a touchdown in both the third and fourth quarters.

The offensive inefficiency showed in the box score as well.

McQuaide threw for 151 yards and 3 interceptions, on the ground the Colonels mustered only 68 yards, a season-low.

It only gets tougher for the Colonels as they close out the season with a short week ahead of their Thursday night season finale in the Riverbell Classic against rival Southeastern Louisiana.