FRISCO, Texas  – Cox Sports Television is set to air the annual River Bell Classic featuring the Nicholls State University football team against rival Southeastern Louisiana on Thursday, Nov. 16, the Southland Conference announced Monday afternoon.  

Viewers outside of the CST coverage area can watch the 27th meeting between the programs on ESPN3. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.

The teams split the last two matchups with each winning on the road. Nicholls used a last-second field goal for a 27-24 victory two years ago in Hammond, but the Lions reclaimed the trophy with a 44-42 win in Guidry Stadium last season.

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Nicholls will continue its push for a Southland Conference championship and a playoff berth with the final two games on the road, starting Saturday, Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. at Stephen F. Austin. Live coverage of the game will be available on ESPN Radio New Orleans 100.3 FM and ESPN3.