The Nicholls State University baseball team is set to host Lamar University for a three-game series from April 10-12 at Ben Meyer Diamond. The weekend kicks off with games at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and a 1 p.m. start on Sunday, all streamed live on ESPN+. The series features themed nights including Pink Out for Cancer Awareness on Friday, Aloha Night on Saturday, and a Pro Wrestling theme on Sunday. The Colonels enter the series with a record of 16-17, riding a two-game winning streak following their series win against Houston Christian.

By the Numbers
  • Nicholls鈥� Caston Thompson leads the team with a .336 batting average, 41 hits, and 10 home runs.
  • Haden Luke boasts a 4.15 ERA with five wins and 47 strikeouts for the Colonels.
  • Lamar is currently 18-15 and has lost four games leading up to this series.
State of Play
  • Nicholls has a cumulative ERA of 4.80 and 302 strikeouts this season.
  • Lamar's leading offense player, Tab Tracy, also has a .336 batting average with 42 hits and 20 RBI.
What's Next

With both teams looking to improve their conference standings, the series will have implications for postseason positioning in the Southland Conference. Nicholls aims to extend their winning streak, while Lamar seeks to reclaim momentum after recent losses.

Bottom Line

This series presents both a competitive opportunity and a chance for community engagement, especially with the themed nights fostering support for cancer awareness and local festivities. Fans can expect an exciting weekend of collegiate baseball.