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Senior softball players Ashley Bertot, Alaina Guidry, Leah Andrus, Ashton Bennett pose for a photo.

Softball seniors say farewell to their athletic careers

Jacob Williams
May 2, 2013

Nicholls softball will be without Leah Andrus, Ashton Bennett, Ashley Bertot and Alaina Guidry when...

Colonel baseball says goodbye to 10 graduating seniors

Colonel baseball says goodbye to 10 graduating seniors

Jacob Williams
May 2, 2013

The Nicholls baseball roster will be without ten names next season as outfielder Matt Richard, catcher...

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Jacob Williams
April 25, 2013

Junior Brandon Jackson has been playing his first season for the Colonels after transferring from Labette...

Jaimee Springer, sophomore from Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada, throws javelin during a meet at Louisiana State University.

Track sets more records at LSU Alumni Gold Event

Jacob Williams
April 25, 2013

The Nicholls women's track and field team had another record-setting day this weekend at the LSU Alumni...

Andri Bjornsson, a sophomore from Reykjavik, Iceland, practices on April 16.

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Jacob Williams
April 18, 2013

Sophomore Andri Bjornsson from Reykjavik, Iceland is gearing up for the home stretch of his second year...

Tyler Duplantis, #12, a junior from Thibodaux, swings at bat during the baseball game on March 29.

Colonels baseball loses heartbreaker to Central Arkansas

Jacob Williams
April 18, 2013

The Colonels looked poised to take a series-clinching win against the University of Central Arkansas...

Fred Hunter, senior from Denton, Texas, trying to find a teammate to pass to during the March 7 game against Lamar University.

Hunter and Smith-Hyde leave Nicholls on positive note

Jacob Williams
March 28, 2013

The season before senior forward Fred Hunter came to Nicholls, the Colonels finished with a 10-20 record...

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Jacob Williams
March 28, 2013

Junior catcher Brittany Marcet has started 28 games for the Colonels this season. Marcet leads the team...

Tyler Duplantis, returning junior from Thibodaux, prepares to bat at the baseball game  on Feb. 20.

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Jacob Williams
March 21, 2013

Redshirt junior Tyler Duplantis is getting his chance to play for the Colonels after transferring to...

KK Babin, junior guard from Gonzales, tries to find a teammate to pass to at the basketball game Jan. 30.

Colonels fall short in Southland Conference Tourney

Jacob Williams
March 21, 2013

Nicholls women's basketball fell to McNeese 86-70 in the second round of the Southland Conference tournament,...

Dantrell Thomas, #1, a junior from Many, Louisiana, does a lay up during the March March 7 game against Lamar University.

Men’s basketball preps for Southland Conference Tourney

Jacob Williams
March 14, 2013

Nicholls basketball wrapped up their final home game Saturday against McNeese, setting up a trip to...

Sophmore Kryshell Rolle from Nassau, Bahamas takes a break from practice for a quick photo.

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Jacob Williams
March 14, 2013

Sophomore Kryshell Rolle recently broke a school record winning gold in the 60 meter hurdles at the...

Philip Lyons, infielder from Thibodaux, swings during the game against the University of South Alabama on March 5.

Colonels Baseball lose to LSU 2-0, drop two in round robin

Jacob Williams
March 7, 2013

After going 1-2 in a round robin with LSU and Brown University last weekend, the Colonels find themselves...

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Jacob Williams
February 28, 2013

Junior pitcher Taylor Byrd, who transferred from Pearl River Community College, recently started his...

Head Coach J.P. Piper gives a pep talk to the men’s basketball team during a timeout at the basketball game on Feb. 24.

Men’s basketball clinches playoff berth with Lamar victory

Jacob Williams
February 28, 2013

Nicholls basketball will look to improve their playoff position when the team takes on Sam Houston State...

Skip Bertman speaks at annual baseball First Pitch Banquet

Jacob Williams
February 21, 2013

Nicholls baseball held its annual First Pitch Banquet Feb. 9, featuring guest speaker Skip Bertman. The...

Colonels Football lands 17 newcomers

Jacob Williams
February 21, 2013

Head coach Charlie Stubbs announced 17 signings for Nicholls football on National Signing Day. Before...

Shane Rillieux, Sophomore guard from New Orleans, runs down the court ahead of everyone else, during the red out game on January 24 in Stopher Gym.

Men’s basketball suffers setback with losses on the road

Jacob Williams
February 7, 2013

Men's basketball will head back to the gym this week to prepare for Southeastern after dropping both...

Head coach J.P. Piper gives a pep talk to the men’s basketball team during a timeout at the red out game on Jan. 24 in Stopher Gym.

Men’s basketball looks to continue winning streak

Jacob Williams
January 30, 2013

After defeating Sam Houston State in overtime Saturday, men's basketball will look to bring their winning...

Chris Talkington, sophomore guard/forward from Grand Prairie, TX, prepares to pass the ball to an open teammate.

Red Out basketball event to be held in Stopher tonight

Jacob Williams
January 24, 2013

Nicholls basketball will host a "Red Out" event when the Colonels face Texas A&M-Corpus Christi tonight...

Shane Rillieux, freshman guard from New Orleans, shouts out a play change as he dribbles the ball toward the basket.

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Jacob Williams
January 24, 2013

Sophomore guard Shane Rillieux has helped Nicholls men's basketball pick up three conference victories...

Defensive players will miss Nicholls head coach Stubbs

Jacob Williams
November 29, 2012

The end of the season marks the last time a group of defensive players will take the field for Nicholls...

Caroline Callais, general studies freshman from Larose, gets a water from the vending machine in Scholars Hall Tuesday evening

Vending machines benefit Nicholls through commission

Jacob Williams
November 29, 2012

From the student union to Peltier and Goaux Halls, vending machines are abundant on campus, offering...

Athletes start collecting tabs at Southeastern game

Jacob Williams
November 15, 2012

The Nicholls Student Athlete Advisory Council will kick off their Pull Tab Community Service Challenge...

Basketball head coach has high hopes for this season

Jacob Williams
November 8, 2012

There are a number of big name schools on tap for the Nicholls men's basketball team this season, starting...

Sarah Pressley, junior cross country runner from Baton Rouge, runs her daily laps on the practice football field on Nov. 1.

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Jacob Williams
November 8, 2012

Junior cross-country runner Sarah Pressley recently placed 30th overall at the Southland Conference...

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Jacob Williams
November 1, 2012

Sophomore distance runner Tessni Carruthers got her name in the school records in her second year at...

Carolyn Noble, senior defender and midfeilder from Burlington, Ontario kicks around the soccer ball at an early morning practice on Aug. 16.

Soccer seniors Crone and Noble reflect on their careers

Jacob Williams
November 1, 2012

It was a tearful goodbye for seniors Carolyn Noble and Britni Crone after last Friday's season finale....

Melissa Pastalozzi practices with the soccer team on Oct. 17.

Soccer team looks to play spoiler in last game of the year

Jacob Williams
October 25, 2012

The Nicholls soccer team will close out their season at home tomorrow against Stephen F. Austin. The...

Jennifer Brandt, senior from Wallis, Texas, awaits a serve from the McNeese State Cowgirls on Sept. 15.

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Jacob Williams
October 25, 2012

Senior outside hitter Jennifer Brandt is wrapping up her last season with the Colonels volleyball squad...

Nicholls volleyball looks to get back to winning ways

Jacob Williams
October 18, 2012

  Nicholls volleyball will begin a pair of home matchups against the University of Central Arkansas...

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Jacob Williams
October 18, 2012

  Junior midfielder Hillary Clark and the Nicholls soccer team are heading into the last few games...

Injured Brooke Hopper, junior from Tomball, Texas, walks around the court to meet with her team during half time.

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Jacob Williams
October 11, 2012

Junior Brooke Hopper transferred from Wharton County Community College in Texas to join the Nicholls...

The team huddles up for a pep talk at the women's soccer game against McNeese on Friday afternoon.

Women’s soccer team prepares for southeastern match

Jacob Williams
October 11, 2012

With nearly a week since their last game, the Nicholls soccer team is set to face Southeastern tomorrow...

The Nicholls women's soccer team practices on Wednesday afternoon on the soccer field.

Soccer launches three-game home stand this weekend

Jacob Williams
October 4, 2012

The Colonels soccer team will kick off a three-game home stand Friday when they host conference opponent...

Nicholls State baseball coaches, Gerald Cassard and Chris Prothro watch from the sideline during the squad's first scrimmage.

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Jacob Williams
October 4, 2012

Gerald Cassard, former assistant for the Nicholls baseball team, recently joined the team's staff as...

Jackie White, cross country runner from Florida, stops for a break from her daily workout in preparation for the upcoming track season.

Junior cross-country runner adjusts to her new coach

Jacob Williams
September 27, 2012

The Nicholls women's cross-country team has two titles under their belt this season. Junior runner Jackie...

Brett Stewart, volunteer assistant coach, gives pointers at the inter squad scrimmage

Colonels baseball adds two new coaches to the staff

Jacob Williams
September 27, 2012

The Nicholls State baseball team added two new members to its coaching staff in Gerald Cassard and Brett...

A Nicholls athlete takes part in free early season concussion testing at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. All universities are required by the NCAA to develop a system of testing for head injuries that meets certain guidlines determined by the organization.

Nicholls athletes take part in concussion screenings

Jacob Williams
September 20, 2012

Nicholls State athletes have been undergoing early season concussion testing for the upcoming season....

Head coach Charlie Stubbs stands watch during practice on Friday

Football looks to rebound from 9-3 loss against Tulsa

Jacob Williams
September 13, 2012

The Nicholls State University football team will face the University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane this...

English instructor, Jay Udall, speaks to his students during his English Composition II

English instructor recounts first hurricane experience

Jacob Williams
September 6, 2012

In his second year teaching at Nicholls and living in Louisiana, English instructor Jay Udall had his...

Head Coach Dylan Harrison from Napoleonville gives instructions at an early morning women's soccer practice on August 16th.

Colonels look to build off of six-win season

Jacob Williams
August 23, 2012

Coming off the first consecutive six-win record season in team history, the Nicholls soccer team is...

Amanda Newlin, middle blocker / outside hitter from Clearwater, Kan., keeps her eyes on the ball at all times at practice on August 17.

Questions & Answers

Jacob Williams
August 23, 2012

Amanda Newlin, senior from Clearwater, Kan., is excited to start the season with the Nicholls volleyball...

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