The Nicholls State University baseball team pulled off an impressive comeback against Lamar University, winning 11-10 in extra innings. After trailing by six runs and 9-8 late in the game, the Colonels rallied in the eighth and ninth innings, highlighted by Nico Rijo-Berger's game-winning hit that brought home Fisher Ingersoll. Key contributions included a home run from Logan Terry and a strong pitching performance from Cole Simoneaux, who struck out three batters in the 11th inning. This victory is crucial for Nicholls as they improve to 18-17 overall and 11-9 in the Southland Conference.

By the Numbers
  • Colonels scored 11 runs on 15 hits, while Lamar had 10 runs on 14 hits.
  • Nico Rijo-Berger and Greyson Shafer each had three hits, combining for six RBIs.
State of Play
  • The Colonels are currently 18-17 with an 11-9 conference record.
  • They have won the series against Lamar with one game remaining.
What's Next

The Colonels will play the series finale against Lamar on Sunday, April 12, at 1 p.m., looking to secure a three-game series win.

Bottom Line

This comeback victory underscores the resilience of the Nicholls baseball team, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure and indicating growing momentum as they head towards the final stretch of the season.