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Nicholls wins River Bell Classic for second straight season

Daniel Benitez, Contributing Writer
November 24, 2019

The Nicholls State University football team entered Strawberry Stadium in Hammond with many parameters...

Finding the Great Perhaps

Finding the Great Perhaps

Daniel Benitez, Contributing Writer
October 21, 2019

Author John Green wrote his first novel, Looking for Alaska, in 2005, but despite the popularity it received,...

Colonels find a path to NFL

Colonels find a path to NFL

Daniel Benitez, Contributing Writer
April 30, 2019

In the 2019 NFL Draft, 254 college football student-athletes from around the country heard their names...

Graphic by Kaitlyn Biri

Shipping off the Brow

Daniel Benitez, Contributing Writer
April 10, 2019

The New Orleans Pelicans have sealed the envelope on their 2018-2019 season. A year filled with hype...

Graphic by Kaitlyn Biri

The Pelicans don’t need Anthony Davis

Daniel Benitez, Contributing Writer
February 27, 2019

It’s been the biggest talk of the town since the 2019 NFC Championship. It’s evidence for sports...

Volleyball names new head coach, adds beach volleyball team

Daniel Benitez, Contributing Writer
February 8, 2019

The Nicholls State University volleyball team gained a new head coach in Kallie Noble and will begin...

Graphic by Jessica Mouton

Sports This Week: 12/3-12/8

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
December 4, 2018

Men’s Basketball Defeats Spring Hill The Colonels won 85-65 over the Spring Hill College Badgers...

Colonels end 2018 season in Washington

Colonels end 2018 season in Washington

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
December 3, 2018

After coming off its first playoff win in 32 years, the Nicholls State University football team ventured...

Sports This Week: 11/26-12/1

Sports This Week: 11/26-12/1

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
November 26, 2018

Men’s Basketball Defeats Idaho The Colonels defeated the University of Idaho Vandals 83-80 back...

Colonels win first playoff game in 32 years

Colonels win first playoff game in 32 years

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
November 26, 2018

In the first round of the 2018 FCS Playoffs, the Colonels won against the San Diego University Toreros...

Colonels win conference title and earn a spot for the playoffs

Colonels win conference title and earn a spot for the playoffs

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
November 17, 2018

The Nicholls State University football team ended the River Bell Classic with a 44-0 win against the...

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Nicholls volleyball coach resigns after being placed on administrative leave

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
November 13, 2018

Nicholls State University volleyball coach Jay Van Vark announced his resignation Monday. The Colonels...

Sports This Week: 11/12-11/17

Sports This Week: 11/12-11/17

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
November 12, 2018

Men’s Basketball Wins Season Opener The Colonels defeated the Mississippi College Choctaws 86-58...

Colonels axe Lumberjacks 47-14

Colonels axe Lumberjacks 47-14

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
November 12, 2018

The Nicholls State University football team took care of business this past Saturday by chopping down...

Graphic by Kaitlyn Biri

Colonels tame Huskies in 41-20 battering

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
November 6, 2018

The Nicholls State University football team defeated the Houston Baptist University Huskies 41-20 in...

Sports This Week: 11/5-11/10

Sports This Week: 11/5-11/10

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
November 5, 2018

Men’s Basketball Tips Off 2018-2019 Season The Colonels tip off their 2018 season Tuesday at 6 p.m....

Football treats Homecoming crowd to victory

Football treats Homecoming crowd to victory

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
October 29, 2018

After its bye week, Nicholls faced one of the best teams in the Southland Conference, University of the...

Sports This Week: 10/29-11/3

Sports This Week: 10/29-11/3

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
October 29, 2018

Cross Country Prepares for NCAA South Central Regionals The Colonels competed in the Southland Conference...

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Volleyball head coach on administrative leave as season wraps up

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
October 25, 2018

The Nicholls State University volleyball team wraps up its 2018 season in the next couple of weeks, but...

Sports This Week: 10/22-10/27

Sports This Week: 10/22-10/27

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
October 22, 2018

Cross Country Competes in Lake Charles The Colonels pack their bags and head to Lake Charles on Friday...

Graphic by Kaitlyn Biri

Tennis heads to Florida for West Florida Invitational

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
October 17, 2018

As the Nicholls State University tennis program wraps up its fall season, it will head to Pensacola,...

Sports This Week: 10/15-10/20

Sports This Week: 10/15-10/20

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
October 15, 2018

Cross Country Competes in UAB Classic The Colonels traveled to Montevallo, Ala., to take part in the...

Graphic by Kaitlyn Biri

Opinion: Drew Brees’s value to New Orleans

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
October 10, 2018

In case any of you were doing your schoolwork under a rock Monday night, the Saints defeated the Redskins...

Athlete Closeup: Heidi Carpenter

Athlete Closeup: Heidi Carpenter

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
October 9, 2018

Junior setter Heidi Carpenter, an Arizona native who spent her first two seasons with the Grand Canyon...

Sports This Week: 10/8-10/13

Sports This Week: 10/8-10/13

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
October 8, 2018

Cross Country Races in UAB Classic The Colonels take part in the UAB Classic in Montevallo, Al. on...

Sports This Week: 10/1-10/6

Sports This Week: 10/1-10/6

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
October 1, 2018

Cross Country Races at McNeese The Colonels competed in the McNeese Cowboy Stampede this past Saturday,...

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Nicholls football player sets receiving record

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
September 28, 2018

The Nicholls State University football team posted a convincing 27-7 victory over the Sam Houston State...

Sports This Week: 9/24-9/29

Sports This Week: 9/24-9/29

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
September 24, 2018

Cross Country Competes in Lake Charles The Colonels are back in action at 9 a.m. Saturday at the McNeese...

Nicholls football scheduled for their first home game of the season

Nicholls football scheduled for their first home game of the season

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
September 21, 2018

The Nicholls State University football team returns home to John L. Guidry Stadium after playing its...

Sports This Week: 9/17-9/22

Sports This Week: 9/17-9/22

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
September 17, 2018

Cross Country Battles in LSU Invitational The Colonels competed in the LSU Invitational this past...

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Athlete Closeup: Kendall Bussey

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
September 15, 2018

In 2017, the Nicholls State University football team ended its season with a 38-31 home playoff loss...

2018 Tennis Fall Season Preview

2018 Tennis Fall Season Preview

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
September 12, 2018

The Nicholls State University tennis program embarks on a new season. Third-year head coach Greg Harkins...

Nicholls falls to No. 13 in STATS FCS Poll

Nicholls falls to No. 13 in STATS FCS Poll

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
September 11, 2018

The Nicholls State University football team dropped to No. 13 in the STATS FCS Top 25 poll. The Colonels...

Sports This Week: 9/10-9/15

Sports This Week: 9/10-9/15

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
September 10, 2018

Cross Country Travels to Baton Rouge The Colonels race in the LSU Invitational Saturday, beginning...

Sports This Week: 9/3-9/8

Sports This Week: 9/3-9/8

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
September 3, 2018

Cross Country Starts Off Strong in Nicholls Cross Country Invitational The cross country team boasted...

2018 Football Season Preview

2018 Football Season Preview

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
August 31, 2018

The Nicholls State University football team embarks on its 2018 season one year after hosting an FCS...

Sports This Week: 8/27-9/1

Sports This Week: 8/27-9/1

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
August 27, 2018

Cross Country The cross country team begins its 2018 season this week in the Nicholls Cross Country...

Nicholls football players transition to school schedule after a summer at training camp

Nicholls football players transition to school schedule after a summer at training camp

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
August 25, 2018

As the days of summer start to end, students return to classes to begin a new school year. For the...

2018 Volleyball Season Preview

2018 Volleyball Season Preview

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
August 24, 2018

The Nicholls State University women’s volleyball team kicks off its 2018 campaign this weekend at the...

Sports this week: 8/19-8/25

Sports this week: 8/19-8/25

Daniel Benitez, Sports Editor
August 20, 2018
Soccer's season continues while Volleyball begins.
Softball won Southland Conference regular season title

Softball won Southland Conference regular season title

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
May 9, 2018

The Nicholls State University softball team swept the Lamar University Cardinals this past weekend to...

SAAC hosts Colonel Choice Awards

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
May 7, 2018

The Student Athlete-Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted the fourth annual Colonel Choice Awards on April...

Softball routed Islanders, came home to finish regular season

Softball routed Islanders, came home to finish regular season

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
April 30, 2018

The Nicholls State University softball team handily took three road wins against the Texas A&M University...

Softball rolls past Northwestern State

Softball rolls past Northwestern State

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
April 23, 2018

The Nicholls State University softball team extended its winning streak to five games as they swept the...

Cross country signs history-making runner

Cross country signs history-making runner

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
April 22, 2018

The Nicholls State University men’s cross country program began recruitment by adding the founder of...

Softball falls to McNeese, blanks Alcorn State

Softball falls to McNeese, blanks Alcorn State

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
April 21, 2018

The Nicholls State University softball team remained in first place in the Southland Conference standings,...

Softball wins series against ACU

Softball wins series against ACU

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
April 12, 2018

The Nicholls State University softball team defeated the Abilene Christian University Wildcats twice...

Nicholls softball stands in first place in conference

Nicholls softball stands in first place in conference

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
April 9, 2018

The Nicholls State University softball team won four out of five games and moved into first place in...

Softball's winning streak ends in Hammond

Softball’s winning streak ends in Hammond

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
March 27, 2018

The Nicholls State University softball team’s 10-game winning streak ended against the Southeastern...

Softball sweeps Lumberjacks in Southland series

Softball sweeps Lumberjacks in Southland series

Daniel Benitez, Sports writer
March 20, 2018

The Nicholls State University softball team ran its winning streak up to 10 games following its weekend...

Historic season for women's basketball comes to an end

Historic season for women’s basketball comes to an end

Daniel Benitez, Sports writer
March 20, 2018

The Nicholls State University women’s basketball team earned its first conference tournament championship...

Softball coach gives opinion on student media referendum

Softball coach gives opinion on student media referendum

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
March 16, 2018

With the upcoming spring elections taking place next week, one of the biggest decision students will...

Softball continued winning streak on newly renovated home field

Softball continued winning streak on newly renovated home field

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
March 15, 2018

The Nicholls State University softball team maintained its winning streak that began with a 6-1 victory...

Women's basketball wins first conference championship

Women’s basketball wins first conference championship

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
March 13, 2018

  The Nicholls State University women’s basketball team entered the 2018 Southland Conference...

Women's basketball earned victory in Southland Conference

Women’s basketball earned victory in Southland Conference

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
March 8, 2018

The Nicholls State University women’s basketball team completed the regular season with a 79- 64 victory...

Softball splits half of their last six games

Softball splits half of their last six games

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
March 6, 2018

The Nicholls State University softball team won three of their last six games, with five of the games...

Women's basketball claims victory in conference tournament

Women’s basketball claims victory in conference tournament

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
March 2, 2018

  The Nicholls State University women’s basketball team won three straight games and earned...

Softball wins five of seven games

Softball wins five of seven games

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
February 28, 2018

The Nicholls State University softball team continued its fast start to the 2018 season with five victories...

Athlete Closeup: Cassidy Barrios

Athlete Closeup: Cassidy Barrios

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
February 22, 2018

The Nicholls State University women’s basketball team is currently in eighth place out of thirteen...

Softball begins 2018 season

Softball begins 2018 season

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
February 21, 2018

The Nicholls State University softball team began the 2018 season this past weekend in the Black and...

Third straight win for women’s basketball

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
February 14, 2018

The Nicholls State University women’s basketball team won its third straight game Saturday at Stopher...

Freshman Samantha Mracich waits patiently for the pitch versus Alcorn State University on February 22, 2017.

Softball eyes for conference championship pennant

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
February 13, 2018

The Nicholls State University softball team has been preparing for months for the 2018 season, but the...

Women’s basketball notches two straight wins

Women’s basketball notches two straight wins

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
February 9, 2018

The Nicholls State University women’s basketball team found its way back on the winning track with...

Women's basketball falls short against in-state rival

Women’s basketball falls short against in-state rival

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
January 30, 2018

The Nicholls State University women’s basketball team suffered defeat for the fourth straight game...

Women’s basketball faced defeat in third straight game

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
January 26, 2018

Despite a highly competitive game between two Southland Conference teams, the Nicholls women’s basketball...

Emani White #0 a senior from New Orleans runs with the ball during the Troy Vs. Nicholls basketball game that took place on December 14, 2016 in Stopher Gym.

Women’s basketball cruises past SUNO and Jackson State

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
December 4, 2017

The Nicholls State University women’s basketball team notched two decisive wins this past week against...

Nicholls defeats Evangel, falls to LSU and Bradley

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
November 29, 2017

Over the Thanksgiving break, the Nicholls State University women’s basketball team played in three...

Emani White #0 a senior from New Orleans runs with the ball during the Troy Vs. Nicholls basketball game that took place on December 14, 2016 in Stopher Gym.

Nicholls falls to Jacksonville, 69-61

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
November 21, 2017

The Nicholls State University women’s basketball team hosted Jacksonville University on Saturday at...

#20 Cassidy Barrios freshman from Lockport passes the ball against Texas A&M Corpus Christi January 16, 2016.

Women’s basketball wins home opener

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
November 18, 2017

The Nicholls State University women’s basketball team started its season off splitting its first two...

Cross country wraps up season in Texas

Cross country wraps up season in Texas

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
November 16, 2017

The Nicholls State University cross country program completed its 2017 season Friday at the regional...

Volleyball loses final two matches of season

Volleyball loses final two matches of season

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
November 13, 2017

The Nicholls State University volleyball team completed its 2017 campaign on the road against Northwestern...

Cross country runs in NCAA South Central Regional

Cross country runs in NCAA South Central Regional

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
November 10, 2017

The Nicholls State University cross country program will participate in the 2017 NCAA South Central...

Colonels eliminated from conference tournament, finish season this week

Colonels eliminated from conference tournament, finish season this week

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
November 9, 2017

The Nicholls State University volleyball team suffered defeats to Southeastern University and the University...

Jeremy Rounds, #22 from Gray, LA scores a touchdown against Prairie View A&M Sept. 16.

Getting to know the “O-Train”

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
November 7, 2017

The Nicholls State University football program has noticeably improved in each of its first three seasons...

Nicholls falls to McNeese, plays Southeastern and New Orleans this week

Nicholls falls to McNeese, plays Southeastern and New Orleans this week

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
November 1, 2017

The Nicholls State University women’s volleyball team lost to McNeese in three sets with scores of...

Cross country races in conference championships

Cross country races in conference championships

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
October 31, 2017

The Nicholls State University cross country program traveled to Abilene, Texas and competed in the Southland...

Volleyball defeats Lamar, faces McNeese State Saturday

Volleyball defeats Lamar, faces McNeese State Saturday

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
October 26, 2017

Volleyball defeats Lamar, faces McNeese State Saturday Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer The Nicholls...

Cross country competes in conference championships tomorrow

Cross country competes in conference championships tomorrow

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
October 26, 2017

The Nicholls State University cross country program nears the end of the season with the Southland Conference...

Volleyball drops two games, prepares for road trip

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
October 18, 2017

The Nicholls State University volleyball team lost the remaining two home games of a four- game home...

Colonels compete at Mississippi College Invitational, prepare for conference championships

Colonels compete at Mississippi College Invitational, prepare for conference championships

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
October 16, 2017

The Nicholls State University cross country program raced in the Mississippi College Invitational at...

Cross country to compete at Mississippi College Invitational Saturday

Cross country to compete at Mississippi College Invitational Saturday

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
October 12, 2017

The Nicholls State University cross country program competes in the Mississippi College Invitational...

Colonels win against Abilene Christian, play two home games this week

Colonels win against Abilene Christian, play two home games this week

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
October 11, 2017

The Nicholls State University volleyball team earned its first victory in nearly a month this past week...

Athlete Closeup: Middle Hitter Emily Weimer

Athlete Closeup: Middle Hitter Emily Weimer

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
October 10, 2017

Unlike most college students, senior volleyball player Emily Weimer did not have to change much about...

Volleyball winless in Texas road-trip

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
October 4, 2017

The Nicholls State University volleyball team ventured throughout the state of Texas last week to compete...

Cross country competed at McNeese Cowboy Stampede

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
October 2, 2017

The Nicholls State University cross country team ran in the McNeese Cowboy Stampede Saturday at the...

Volleyball drops two conference matches

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
September 27, 2017

The Nicholls State University women’s volleyball team suffered two defeats in Southland Conference...

Volleyball winless in Memphis Invitational, starts conference play tonight

Volleyball winless in Memphis Invitational, starts conference play tonight

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
September 19, 2017

The Nicholls State University volleyball team lost three straight matches at the MemphisInvitational...

Cross country runs in LSU Invitational

Cross country runs in LSU Invitational

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
September 18, 2017

The Nicholls State University cross country program participated in the LSU Invitational at Highland...

Colonel volleyball returns to Stopher tonight

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
September 12, 2017

The Nicholls State University women’s volleyball team returns home to host Mississippi Valley State...

Colonels volleyball fall in Sugar Bowl Classic

Colonels volleyball fall in Sugar Bowl Classic

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
September 12, 2017

The Nicholls State University volleyball team suffered three straight defeats this past weekend in the...

Stephanie Tobison #5 junior from Carol Stream, Ill. jumps to spike the ball at the Nicholls Colonels Vs. Southern Jaguars on August 31, 2016 at Stopher Gym.

Volleyball travels to New Orleans Friday

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
September 8, 2017

The Nicholls State University women’s volleyball team will play in the Allstate Sugar Bowl Collegiate...

Volleyball earns first victory of season

Volleyball earns first victory of season

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
September 6, 2017

Despite suffering losses to Jacksonville State and UL-Lafayette, the Colonels defeated Mississippi Valley...

Cross country runs in UNO Invitational

Cross country runs in UNO Invitational

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
September 5, 2017

The Nicholls State University cross country program began its 2017 season at the University of New Orleans...

Brieanna Hill #2 a sophomore from Berwick spikes the ball durring the Nicholls Colonels Vs. the Arkansas Sugar Bears that was on Thursday, September 22nd at the Stopher gym.

Volleyball starts off season 0-3 at invitational tournament

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
August 30, 2017

The Nicholls State University women’s volleyball team finished the Southern Miss Invitational 0-3...

Video Game Review: "Madden NFL 18"

Video Game Review: “Madden NFL 18”

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
August 28, 2017

Madden NFL 18, the latest installment in a well-known football video game franchise, continues its excellent...

New assistant volleyball coach: Jacqueline Cason

New assistant volleyball coach: Jacqueline Cason

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
August 28, 2017

On Aug. 22, head coach Tommy Harold notified his coaching staff that the Nicholls State volleyball team...

Volleyball plans for conference play ahead of season

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
August 23, 2017

The Nicholls State women’s volleyball team opens its 2017 campaign with the aspiration to qualify...

New cross country and track and field coach: Stefanie Slekis

New cross country and track and field coach: Stefanie Slekis

Daniel Benitez, Sports Writer
August 23, 2017

On Aug. 15, Stefanie Slekis accepted the head coaching position for cross country and track at Nicholls...

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