Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nicholls State University Athletics, in conjunction with the Southland Conference, announced on March 14 all remaining competitions and championships for the 2020 season would be canceled. 

Women's tennis, men's tennis, baseball, softball, outdoor track, and beach volleyball all had their seasons cut short and with that, several seniors did not have the opportunity to finish their athletic careers as Colonels.

Nicholls will honor the seniors who have decided to end their athletic tenures for the Red and Gray. 

Student-Athlete: Adam Tarver
Sport: Baseball | #26
Hometown: Baton Rouge, La.
Major: Finance
Graduation Date: May 2020

Tarver joined the Nicholls Baseball program as a member of the 2015 Signing Class before taking the field for the first time during the Spring of 2016. The Baton Rouge, La. native competed his initial two active seasons as a right-handed pitcher, compiling a 10-3 win/loss record, eight saves and a 4.93 overall ERA across 51 total appearances on the mound (one start).

Following a season-ending injury in 2018 along with a medical redshirt, Tarver returned for two more seasons representing the Red & Gray, collecting 60 total starts at first base to close out his career. Notably, he emerged as not only one of the lineup's most powerful hitters -- racked up nine home runs, 37 RBIs and 52 total hits -- but also a valuable team leader, earning team captain status during both the 2019 & 2020 campaigns.

"Adam was a true leader and a warrior on the field," Nicholls head baseball coach Seth Thibodeaux said. "I wish he could play for a championship. He means a lot to our staff, and he taught us a lot. He told me something during the [COVID-19 outbreak] that will stick with me...'Coach, this pandemic didn't happen to us, it happened for us.' Congratulations Adam on your graduation, you will be a true Colonel for life."

            

Q&A
What are your plans after graduation?
I plan to work as a Financial Advisor at Parish Wealth Partners here in Thibodaux.

How did you initially feel when your season was canceled, and how do you feel about it now?
Initially, I was devastated and shocked. Now, I'm at peace with it all. Somethings are just bigger than the game of baseball.

What made you decide to come to Nicholls?
The community of Thibodaux is like no where else I visited coming out of high school. The people in this town have a great deal of pride for the Colonels.

What is one of your favorite memories during your time as a Colonel?
During the 2019 season, I hit two homers at LSU in front of many of my friends and family.
 

✌️ pitches = ✌️ 💣 @adamtarver16 sends the first pitch he sees out of the park twice. The Baton Rouge native put on a display in front of his hometown tonight. #GeauxColonels #SouthlandStrong pic.twitter.com/NSJbM1RseD

— Nicholls Baseball (@Nicholls_BSB) March 21, 2019

What will you miss most about playing baseball at Nicholls?
The brotherhood you build with your teammates, and playing in front of our great fans.

What was your favorite class/professor at Nicholls?
Mrs. Boudreaux

Where was your favorite place to eat?
Rotolo's Pizzeria

If you could go back and give yourself advice before you started college, what would you tell yourself?
Don't be stubborn.

Is there anyone you'd like to thank? (teammate/coach/family/teacher, etc.)
All my coaches and family.
 

The past few years have been a true pleasure & an honor, @adamtarver16. Thank you for being a Colonel.#GeauxColonels #dirtyred pic.twitter.com/f0Qyrx4xDg

— Nicholls Baseball (@Nicholls_BSB) May 7, 2020

 

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