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Northwestern State Demons at Nicholls Colonels

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Shane Lee has career game with 134 yards, 3 TDs in Nicholls' 26-21 win over Northwestern State

Northwestern State took a 21-19 halftime lead when Ty Moore caught a 6-yard touchdown pass from Abram Johnston. The short drive was set up when Northwestern's Joe Natali recovered a muffed punt at the 36-yard line.

Nicholls' go-ahead score capped a 12-play, 66-yard drive that nearly ended when the Demons' Ja'Marion Bonner returned an interception 79 yards to the 1-yard line. However, the play was negated by offsetting penalties. Lee scored four plays later.

Lee, a freshman, established his career high with 134 yards for the Colonels (4-7, 4-3 Southland Conference). His three touchdowns, also a career high, doubled his season total.

How To Watch

How can I watch Northwestern State Demons vs. Nicholls Colonels?
  • TV Channel: Demons at Colonels 2021 College Football, week 12, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary

NICH TD 1st Period 7:12 Shane Lee 6 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
NICH TD 1st Period 5:09 Shane Lee 59 Yd Run (Gabriel Showalter PAT failed)
NWST TD 1st Period 2:11 Abram Johnston 8 Yd Run (Grayson Lytton Kick)
NWST TD 2nd Period 14:56 Abram Johnston 10 Yd Run (Grayson Lytton Kick)
NICH TD 2nd Period 9:51 Alec Haynes 2 Yd pass from Ean Rodrigue (Gabriel Showalter Kick)
NWST TD 2nd Period 2:59 Ty Moore 6 Yd pass from Abram Johnston (Grayson Lytton Kick)
NICH TD 4th Period 7:25 Shane Lee 4 Yd Run (Gabriel Showalter Kick)

Statistics

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13 1st Downs 19
2-14 3rd down efficiency 5-10
5-7 4th down efficiency 1-1
297 Total Yards 375
144 Passing 156
18/23 Comp/Att 12/21
6.3 Yards per pass 7.4
153 Rushing 219
37 Rushing Attempts 35
4.1 Yards per rush 6.3
6-55 Penalties 4-33
1 Turnovers 2
0 Fumbles lost 1
1 Interceptions thrown 1
30:09 Possession 29:51

Game Information

Venue: John L. Guidry Stadium

Location: Thibodaux, LA
Attendance: 7,046 · Capacity:
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