The Nicholls State University softball team experienced a setback, suffering its first run-rule loss in conference play, falling 13-1 to Southeastern Louisiana. The Lions dominated offensively, scoring seven runs in a pivotal second inning. Averi Paden, who had previously pitched well against Southeastern, struggled to contain the Lions’ lineup, allowing seven hits and four runs before being pulled. With this loss, Nicholls (27-20, 15-9 SLC) still holds a competition for a top seed in the upcoming Southland Conference Tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Southeastern Louisiana recorded 14 hits against three Nicholls pitchers.
  • Nicholls' Reagan Heflin achieved the team's lone RBI, bringing her total to 32 for the season.
State of Play
  • Nicholls is currently in contention for the No. 2 seed in the Southland Conference Tournament.
  • The Colonels will conclude the regular season with a key three-game series against Northwestern State starting on April 24.
What's Next

The Colonels must regroup and perform strongly in their upcoming series against Northwestern State to secure a favorable seed in the conference tournament.

Bottom Line

This loss highlights the need for Nicholls to improve its pitching and defense ahead of critical postseason games, as they face high stakes entering their final series.