FCS

Colonels run away with historic victory for Rebowe in conference opener

THIBODAUX, La. ­­–– The Nicholls State University football team got off to a fast start by scoring 21 points in the first quarter while holding the Houston Baptist University Huskies to just 18 yards of total offense en route to its first Southland victory of the season, 48-17. This victory was significant for Colonels head coach Tim Rebowe who earned a school-record 40th win passing the late Sonny Jackson.