Nicholls Colonels men's basketball
Nicholls Colonels men's basketball | |||
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University | Nicholls State University | ||
Head coach | Tevon Saddler (1st season) | ||
Conference | Southland | ||
Location | Thibodaux, Louisiana | ||
Arena | Stopher Gymnasium (Capacity: 3,800) | ||
Nickname | Colonels | ||
Colors | Red and gray[1] | ||
NCAA tournament Elite Eight | |||
1976*, 1979* | |||
NCAA tournament Sweet Sixteen | |||
1976*, 1979* | |||
NCAA tournament round of 32 | |||
1976*, 1979* | |||
NCAA tournament appearances | |||
1976*, 1979*, 1995, 1998 *at Division II level | |||
Conference tournament champions | |||
1995, 1998 | |||
Conference regular season champions | |||
1976, 1979, 1995, 1998, 2018, 2021, 2022 |
The Nicholls Colonels men's basketball team represents Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana in the sport of basketball.[2][3] The school's team currently competes in the Southland Conference.[4][5] Nicholls' first men's basketball team was fielded in 1958. The team plays its home games at 3,800-seat Stopher Gymnasium[6] and are coached by Tevon Saddler .[7] The Colonels have appeared two times in the NCAA tournament, most recently in 1998.
Championships
Conference championships
Regular season [8]
- Gulf South: 1976, 1979
- Southland: 1995, 1998, 2018, 2021
Tournament [8]
- Southland: 1995, 1998
History
NCAA Division I Tournament
The Colonels have appeared in two NCAA Division I Tournaments in 1995 and 1998. Their combined record is 0–2.[8]
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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1995 | First round | Virginia | L 72–96 |
1998 | First round | Arizona | L 60–99 |
NIT results
Nicholls has appeared in one National Invitation Tournaments (NIT). Their combined record is 0–1.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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2022 | First round | SMU | L 58–68 |
NCAA Division II Tournament
The Colonels have appeared in two NCAA Division II Tournaments. Their combined record is 4–2.[8]
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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1976 | Regional semifinals Regional Finals Elite Eight | Lincoln (MO) Grambling State Chattanooga | W 97–79 W 90–89 L 78–107 |
1979 | Regional semifinals Regional Finals Elite Eight | Southeast Missouri State Rollins North Alabama | W 89–74 W 100–87 L 97–103 |
Conference affiliations
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* From 1982–84, Nicholls State was a provisional member of the TAAC. Men's basketball did not play any conference games.[8][9][10]
Arenas
Stopher Gymnasium
Stopher Gymnasium is a 3,800-seat multi-purpose arena in Thibodaux, Louisiana. The on-campus arena opened in 1970 and is home of the Nicholls Colonels men's basketball team.[8]
Shaver Gymnasium
Shaver Gymnasium or Richard C. Shaver Gymnasium is a 750-seat on-campus arena that opened in 1958 and was the home of the Nicholls State Colonels men's basketball team from its opening until 1969.[11]
Head coaches
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Source: [8]
See also
References
- ^ "Nicholls Colors – Nicholls Branding Guide". Retrieved April 2, 2016.
- ^ "2018–19 Nicholls Men's Basketball Quick Facts" (PDF). geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
- ^ "Nicholls State Colonels team page". cbssports.com. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ "Nicholls State Colonels team page". espn.go.com. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
- ^ "Nicholls State University". ncaa.com. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
- ^ "Division I Teams By Arena Capacity". bbstate.com. Archived from the original on December 17, 2014. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
- ^ St. Germain, Brent (March 29, 2018). "Nicholls officially names Claunch new men's basketball coach". The Daily Comet. Thibodaux, LA. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Nicholls Colonels 2012-13 Media Guide" (PDF). Geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ "2008–09 Nicholls State men's basketball media guide" (PDF). nicholls.sidearmsports.com. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
- ^ "Nicholls State Colonels School History". sports-reference.com. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
- ^ ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia [The Complete History of the Men's Game]. New York, NY: Ballantine Books. 2009. p. 318. ISBN 978-0345513922. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
External links
- Official website
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- Shaver Gymnasium (1958–1969)
- Stopher Gymnasium (1970–present)
- Head coaches
- Statistical leaders
- List of seasons
- 1958–59
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- 1960–61
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- 1962–63
- 1963–64
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