Defense Powers EKU to Victory over Nicholls

Defense powers EKU to victory over Nicholls

Eastern Kentucky University came out on top in Saturday night’s “Clash of the Colonels,” knocking off Nicholls at home, 27-7.

UAC FOOTBALL: Defense leads EKU past Nicholls

It took Nicholls (1-5) just three plays — and only 66 seconds — to find the end zone on Saturday evening at Roy Kidd Stadium in Richmond.

Kaden Smith's pick-6 highlights defensive effort in Eastern Kentucky's 27-7 win over Nicholls

Kaden Smith returned an interception for the go-ahead touchdown, highlighting Eastern Kentucky’s 27-7 victory over Nicholls.

Eastern Kentucky hands Nicholls fourth straight loss

EKU's Jaheim Ward upends Nicholls' Everett Hunter during Saturday's game in Richmond, Kentucky. Tommy Quarles photo A touchdown on the opening drive were the only points the Nicholls State University football team could muster as the Colonels fell 27-7 to EKU on Saturday night at Roy Kidd Stadium.

Defense Powers EKU to Victory over Nicholls - Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University came out on top in Saturday night's "Clash of the Colonels," knocking off Nicholls at home, 27-7.