Colonels battle Cajuns in 27-24 setback

LAFAYETTE, La. – The Nicholls State University football team received record-setting offensive performances from Dai'Jean Dixon and Lindsey Scott Jr. and the defense put up a valiant effort against recently nationally-ranked Louisiana, but the Ragin' Cajuns held on for a 27-24 victory Saturday night in front of 25,417 fans at Cajun Field.