On Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, the Nicholls State Colonels softball team suffered a 7–3 loss to Southern Miss at home in Thibodaux. The Colonels took an early lead with a two-run home run by Erin Krause in the first inning and added another run later on a solo homer by Madison Moak. However, Southern Miss rallied with multiple runs in the middle innings to pull ahead and hold the lead the rest of the way. The defeat ended Nicholls’ recent winning streak and dropped the team’s record to 9–4 overall as of that game.
This Weekend: LSU Invitational (Baton Rouge, LA)
Nicholls heads to Tiger Park in Baton Rouge for the 2026 LSU Invitational, a multi-day tournament featuring high-caliber nonconference opponents. All times below are Central Time.
Friday, Feb. 27
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11:00 a.m. — Nicholls vs. Iowa
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4:00 p.m. — Nicholls vs. LSU
Saturday, Feb. 28
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11:00 a.m. — Nicholls vs. Iowa
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1:30 p.m. — Nicholls vs. Memphis
Sunday, March 1
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11:00 a.m. — Nicholls vs. Memphis
Nicholls will be tested against a mix of Power Five competition (LSU, Iowa) and strong mid-major programs (Memphis). The weekend provides an opportunity to regroup after the Southern Miss loss and gain experience against nationally relevant teams.
