Saturday services set for Willis, first NSU alum to reach MLB

Published on January 6, 2026
Jim Willis Obit

NATCHITOCHES – Military service as World War II ended interrupted Jim Willis' two-sport Northwestern State athletic career, but nothing could sever the deep-seated admiration he had for his alma mater.
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Demons hit the road to face red-hot Nicholls

January 4, 2026
THIBODAUX — The Northwestern State men's basketball team hits the road Monday night, traveling to Thibodaux to take on Nicholls as Southland Conference play continues at Stopher Gymnasium.

NSU battles back, falls in final seconds at Nicholls

January 6, 2026
THIBODAUX — Northwestern State clawed all the way back from a nine-point halftime deficit but came up just short Monday night, falling 74–72 to Nicholls in a tightly contested Southland Conference men's basketball battle at Stopher Gymnasium.