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Members of the women's basketball team gather to listen to head coach DoBee Plaisance during Friday's game against Southern University-New Orleans.

Colonels versus Tigers, mother versus daughter

Kevin Schlegel
November 18, 2010

The Colonel basketball team will experience something for the first time in Nicholls women's basketball...

Sophomore defensive lineman Edet Udoh receives attention from athletic trainers Courtney Dossett and Shaun Duhe after an injury during Saturday's game against Stephen F. Austin.

Injuries become football’s biggest enemy

Kevin Schlegel
November 11, 2010

As the Colonel football team heads into the final two games of the season, there is plenty of evidence...

Senior outside hitter Chelsea Dockrey serves the ball during the Sept. 10 game against South Alabama in the first volleyball tournament Nicholls has ever hosted.

Student-athlete Dockery juggles volleyball and track

Kevin Schlegel
November 4, 2010

For many Nicholls athletes, the balance between going to class and studying while playing and practicing...

Former guard Mike Czepil, who is now an assistant basketball coach, tries to get past a Southeastern player during the January 14, 2006 game.

Czepil transitions from basketball player to coach

Kevin Schlegel
November 4, 2010

The Colonel basketball team will have a familiar face on the bench this season, in former guard Mike...

Sophomore middle blocker Jessica Addicks reaches up for the ball during Saturday's game against Stephen F. Austin.

Volleyball team raises money to fight breast cancer

Kevin Schlegel
October 28, 2010

Many NFL players wore pink throughout October honoring National Breast Cancer month, and the Colonel...

Senior forward Kaity Mattsson makes a steal during the Oct. 15 game against Stephen F. Austin.

Senior forward Mattsson adds to her legacy

Kevin Schlegel
October 28, 2010

Senior forward Kaity Mattsson has had some success in her four years in Thibodaux as a Colonel. Entering...

Senior guard Kellan Carter is introduced before the Jan. 9 game against Northwestern State.

Men’s basketball releases their 2010-11 schedule

Kevin Schlegel
October 21, 2010

Though they do not tip off for another two weeks, the 2010-2011 Colonel men's basketball season schedule...

Junior forward Jasmine Hoskins waits for the ball during the Feb. 13 game against Southeastern University.

Women’s basketball releases 2010-2011 schedule

Kevin Schlegel
October 21, 2010

The Nicholls women's basketball team has released their schedule for the upcoming season. Entering her...

Senior outside hitter Elise King bumps the ball as junior libero Danielle Daigle looks on during the Sept. 10 game against South Alabama.

Questions & Answers

Kevin Schlegel
October 7, 2010

Every year, senior Colonel athletes get their final opportunity to play at the collegiate level. This...

Students should show school spirit and attend games

Kevin Schlegel
October 7, 2010

As an observant Nicholls football fan, I was very upset in the amount of students that disappeared after...

Junior middle Sam Etherington from Newcastle, England, guards the ball from a Grambling player during Sunday's game. The Colonels won 6-2.

International soccer players make a major impact

Kevin Schlegel
September 30, 2010

For many Colonel athletes, coming to Nicholls means leaving friends and family at home and experiencing...

The volleyball team prepares to begin Saturday's game against Southern, which was part of the Nicholls Invitational.

Volleyball sweeps tournament

Kevin Schlegel
September 16, 2010

The Nicholls volleyball team got off on the right foot in the home opener last weekend during the 2010...

Junior midfielder Sam Etherington, from Newcastle, England, takes possession of the ball during last year's game against Lamar.

Colonels off to best start in school history

Kevin Schlegel
September 9, 2010

The Colonel soccer team continued its impressive start to the 2010 season with a pair of wins last week...

Sophmore setter Nancy Taylor reaches for the ball during last year's home game against Southern Mississippi.

Questions and Answers

Kevin Schlegel
September 2, 2010

Sophomore setter Nancy Taylor has some big shoes to fill this season for the Colonel Volleyball team....

Junior offensive lineman Spenser Langthorn waits for the next play during Saturday's intra-squad scrimmage in John L. Guidry Stadium.

Question & Answer

Kevin Schlegel
August 26, 2010

Junior Offensive lineman Spencer Langthorn has fought through a lot during his career as a Colonel.After...

Freshman midfielder Alex Romanelli (22) blocks a Southern Miss. player's attempt at a steal as middle and defender Carolyn Noble moves to assist during Sunday's exhibition. The Colonels lost 3-2.

Soccer begins regular season after short preseason

Kevin Schlegel
August 19, 2010

With a short preseason, the Nicholls soccer team kicked off the 2010 schedule with an exhibition game...

Volleyball prepares for season under new head coach

Kevin Schlegel
August 19, 2010

As the season approaches, the Colonel Volleyball team will start the season under new head coach TeAna...

Joe Fakier streams an online game at www.thibodauxonline.com during the April 10 baseball game against Northwestern State.

Fans have online sports option

Kevin Schlegel
April 22, 2010

For many Nicholls athletes, south Louisiana is a long way from home. For these athletes' families and...

Sophomore third baseman Kayla Watterson bats during the March 26 game against Central Arkansas.

Athlete of the Week

Kevin Schlegel
April 15, 2010

Sophomore third baseman Kayla Watterson currently leads the Colonels with a .356 batting average and...

Athletic trainer Laura St. Pierre stretches senior infielder Josh Labiche before Sunday's game against Stephen F. Austin.

Athletic trainers honored in March for service

Kevin Schlegel
April 1, 2010

Athletic trainers can be found on the sidelines, in the dugout or sitting on the end of a bench. Even...

Sophomore guard Fred Hunter prepares to make a free throw during the March 6 game against Lamar University.

Basketball season ends in back-to-back conference trip

Kevin Schlegel
March 18, 2010

The men's basketball team's season came to an end last week in an opening round loss to Sam Houston State...

Colonel basketball to compete in tourney

Kevin Schlegel
March 11, 2010

For the second year in a row, the Colonel basketball team has qualified for the Southland Conference...

Basketball teams to finish 2010 season

Kevin Schlegel
March 4, 2010

The men's and women's basketball teams traveled to McNeese State Saturday, but neither team was able...

Assistant women's basketball coaches Justin Payne and Louise "Do" Bonin talk during the Jan. 20th game against Central Arkansas.

Former Colonel player finds his place on the sidelines

Kevin Schlegel
February 11, 2010

The Colonels women's basketball team has played with great desire and determination-something the players...

The Olympic Games

Kevin Schlegel
February 4, 2010

Though most Olympic events are physically demanding, curling seems to be out of place when it comes to...

Sophomore guard/forward Jasmine Hoskins tries to block a Southern University player during the Dec. 17 game.  The Colonels lost 56-51.

Women’s basketball remains winless in conference

Kevin Schlegel
February 4, 2010

The women's basketball team continued their struggles in Southland Conference action with a pair of losses...

The Olympic Games

Kevin Schlegel
January 28, 2010

"Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme, get on up, it's bobsleigh time."This is probably a common phrase that...

Sophomore guard Portia Washington tries to get past a Central Arkansas player during the Jan. 20th game.  The Colonels lost 61-54

Colonels stay positive through setbacks

Kevin Schlegel and Katelyn Thibodeaux
January 28, 2010

The Colonels women's basketball team falls to Central Arkansas 61-54 upon their return to Stopher Gym...

Men’s basketball lose by one against Demons

Kevin Schlegel
January 21, 2010

A double overtime thriller was not enough as the Colonels fell to the Demons by one, 99-98 inside Prather...

Head women's basketball coach DoBee Plaisance, center, explains strategies to the team during the Dec. 17th game against Southern University.

Women’s basketball preps for conference

Kevin Schlegel
January 21, 2010

While most students spent the holidays at home, the women's basketball team finished up their non-conference...

Ice hockey remains vital Olympic sport

Kevin Schlegel
January 21, 2010

The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics are quickly approaching, with Opening Ceremonies in less than a month....

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