Nicholls to be featured on ESPNU The Nicholls Colonels men's basketball program will be featured on February 9 as part of ESPNU's Pride of the Program. Since Nov. 14, every ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU men's college basketball telecast has included a 30-second segment celebrating an historic moment from each of the 326 Division I programs in alphabetical order. Colonel fans will be able to relive Nicholls' 79-76 upset over SEC foe Auburn on Nov. 30, 1993 in Auburn, Ala. The game marked the first meeting between the two schools, while the victory was the first and only win for Nicholls against a member of the Southeastern Conference. The moments, which will be narrated by the on-site game commentators and may include a combination of video and photography, can be from any time in the history of the program. "Every program has a story to tell and this will serve as a platform to recognize each school nationally," said Dan Steir, ESPN Coordinating Producer. "ESPNU's Pride of the Program is an all-inclusive diverse initiative that celebrates the passion and tradition of men's college basketball while giving the sports fan a history trip down memory lane." The moments, with narration by ESPNU's Mike Hall, will also be available throughout the season after the original airing via ESPN360, ESPN.com and Mobile ESPN. From great shots to the memorable players and coaches to the improbable victories, ESPNU's Pride of the Program will encompass the best of the best from the history of college basketball. Lamar will kickoff the Southland Conference with an airdate set for Saturday, while the remaining 10 conference teams will await their turns over the next 10 weeks.

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