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{{Logo|Thibodeaux, Louisiana|I FCS|{{sland}}|John L. Guidry Stadium|{{sland}}|Stopher Gym}}
 
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The '''Nicholls State University''' Colonels compete as members of the [[{{sland}}]] in [[NCAA Division I FCS]] football and in [[NCAA Division I]] basketball.  Nicholls State is a public institution located in Thibodeaux, Louisiana, in the heart of Cajun Country about an hour southwest of New Orleans.  The school has an undergraduate enrollment of around 7,000.
 
The '''Nicholls State University''' Colonels compete as members of the [[{{sland}}]] in [[NCAA Division I FCS]] football and in [[NCAA Division I]] basketball.  Nicholls State is a public institution located in Thibodeaux, Louisiana, in the heart of Cajun Country about an hour southwest of New Orleans.  The school has an undergraduate enrollment of around 7,000.
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NSU is on the east side of Thibodaux, at the corner of AL 1 (East First Street) and NSU Acadia Drive, a half-mile east of downtown.  Exit 202 (LA 24) off US 90 in Gray, about eight miles south of downtown Thibodaux, is the closest freeway access.  John L. Guidry Stadium (13,000) is at the end of NSU Acadia Drive, on the south side of campus; Stopher Gym (4,000) is on the north side, also on NSU Acadia Drive two blocks south of LA 1.
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Nicholls State's fiercest rivalry is with [[Southeastern Louisiana]].
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NSU has sent 20 players to the NFL, led by former Chiefs DB Gary Barbaro and Buccaneers, Browns, and Panthers WR Mark Carrier.  The only NBA player to come from Nicholls is former Spurs and Bullets F Gerard King.
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=='''Conference Affiliations'''==
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===Football===
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{{list-3col-06| item01a=[[{{sland}}]]
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| item01b=NCAA I FCS
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| item01c=1991-present
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| item02a=[[{{fcsind}}]]
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| item02b=NCAA I FCS
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| item02c=1987-1990
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| item03a=[[{{gulfstar}}|Gulf Star Conference]]
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| item03b=NCAA I FCS
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| item03c=1984-1986
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| item04a=[[{{fcsind}}]]
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| item04b=NCAA I FCS
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| item04c=1980-1983
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| item05a=[[{{gulfsouth}}]]
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| item05b=NCAA II
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| item05c=1977-1979
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| item06a=[[{{gulfsouth}}]]
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| item06b=NAIA I
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| item06c=1972-1976
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}}
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===Basketball===
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{{list-3col-09| item01a=[[{{sland}}]]
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| item01b=NCAA I
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| item01c=1991-present
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| item02a=[[{{d1ind}}]]
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| item02b=NCAA I
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| item02c=1987-1991
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| item03a=[[{{gulfstar}}|Gulf Star Conference]]
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| item03b=NCAA I
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| item03c=1984-1987
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| item04a=[[{{asun}}|Trans-America Athletic Conference]]
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| item04b=NCAA I
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| item04c=1982-1984
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| item05a=[[{{d1ind}}]]
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| item05b=NCAA I
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| item05c=1980-1982
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| item06a=[[{{gulfsouth}}]]
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| item06b=NCAA II
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| item06c=1977-1979
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| item07a=[[{{gulfsouth}}]]
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| item07b=NAIA
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| item07c=1971-1977
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| item08a=[[NAIA Basketball Independents]]
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| item08b=NAIA
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| item08c=1970-1971
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| item09a=[[{{gulfstates}}|Gulf States Conference]]
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| item09b=NAIA
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| item09c=1958-1970
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}}
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=='''Post-Season Appearances'''==
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===Football===
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{{list-2col-01| item01a={{fcsp}}
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| item01b=[[1986 NCAA Division I FCS Playoffs|1986]], [[1996 NCAA Division I FCS Playoffs|1996]], [[2005 NCAA Division I FCS Playoffs|2005]]
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}}
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===Basketball===
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{{list-2col-01| item01a={{d1mt}}
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| item01b=[[1995 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament|1995]], [[1998 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament|1998]]
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| item02a={{d2mt}}
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| item02b=[[1976 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament|1976]], [[1979 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament|1979]], [[1980 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament|1980]]
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}}
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=='''Championships'''==
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===Football===
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{{list-2col-02| col1=350
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| col2=300
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| item01a=[[{{sland}}]] Champions
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| item01b=''[[2005 Southland Conference Football|2005]]''
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| item02a=[[{{gulfstar}}|Gulf Star Conference]] Champions
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| item02b=[[1984 Gulf Star Conference Football|1984]]
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}}
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===Basketball===
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{{list-2col-03| col1=350
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| col2=300
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| item01a=[[{{sland}}]] Tournament Champions
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| item01b=[[1995 Southland Conference Men's Basketball|1995]], [[1998 Southland Conference Men's Basketball|1998]]
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| item02a=[[{{sland}}]] Regular Season Champions
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| item02b=[[1995 Southland Conference Men's Basketball|1995]], [[1998 Southland Conference Men's Basketball|1998]]
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| item03a=[[{{gulfsouth}}]] Regular Season Champions
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| item03b=[[1976 Gulf South Men's Basketball|1976]], [[1979 Gulf South Men's Basketball|1979]]
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}}
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=='''External Links'''==
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[http://www.geauxcolonels.com/ Nicholls State University Athletics]
 
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Revision as of 12:41, 29 June 2011

Nicholls State.png
Location: Thibodeaux, Louisiana
Division: NCAA Division I FCS
Conference (football): Southland Conference
Stadium: John L. Guidry Stadium
Conference (basketball): Southland Conference
Arena: Stopher Gym

The Nicholls State University Colonels compete as members of the Southland Conference in NCAA Division I FCS football and in NCAA Division I basketball. Nicholls State is a public institution located in Thibodeaux, Louisiana, in the heart of Cajun Country about an hour southwest of New Orleans. The school has an undergraduate enrollment of around 7,000.

NSU is on the east side of Thibodaux, at the corner of AL 1 (East First Street) and NSU Acadia Drive, a half-mile east of downtown. Exit 202 (LA 24) off US 90 in Gray, about eight miles south of downtown Thibodaux, is the closest freeway access. John L. Guidry Stadium (13,000) is at the end of NSU Acadia Drive, on the south side of campus; Stopher Gym (4,000) is on the north side, also on NSU Acadia Drive two blocks south of LA 1.

Nicholls State's fiercest rivalry is with Southeastern Louisiana.

NSU has sent 20 players to the NFL, led by former Chiefs DB Gary Barbaro and Buccaneers, Browns, and Panthers WR Mark Carrier. The only NBA player to come from Nicholls is former Spurs and Bullets F Gerard King.

Conference Affiliations

Football

Southland Conference NCAA I FCS 1991-present
NCAA Division I FCS Independents NCAA I FCS 1987-1990
Gulf Star Conference NCAA I FCS 1984-1986
NCAA Division I FCS Independents NCAA I FCS 1980-1983
Gulf South Athletic Conference NCAA II 1977-1979
Gulf South Athletic Conference NAIA I 1972-1976

Basketball

Southland Conference NCAA I 1991-present
NCAA Division I Independents NCAA I 1987-1991
Gulf Star Conference NCAA I 1984-1987
Trans-America Athletic Conference NCAA I 1982-1984
NCAA Division I Independents NCAA I 1980-1982
Gulf South Athletic Conference NCAA II 1977-1979
Gulf South Athletic Conference NAIA 1971-1977
NAIA Basketball Independents NAIA 1970-1971
Gulf States Conference NAIA 1958-1970

Post-Season Appearances

Football

NCAA Division I FCS Playoffs 1986, 1996, 2005

Basketball

NCAA Division I Men's Tournament 1995, 1998

Championships

Football

Southland Conference Champions 2005
Gulf Star Conference Champions 1984

Basketball

Southland Conference Tournament Champions 1995, 1998
Southland Conference Regular Season Champions 1995, 1998
Gulf South Athletic Conference Regular Season Champions 1976, 1979

External Links

Nicholls State University Athletics


Southland Conference edit
NCAA Division I FBS football • NCAA Division I basketball
Abilene Christian • Central Arkansas • Houston Baptist • Incarnate Word • Lamar • McNeese State • New Orleans†
Nicholls State • Northwestern State • Sam Houston State • SE Louisiana • Stephen F. Austin • Texas A&M-Corpus Christi†
† - non-football schools
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