FRISCO, Texas - Nicholls State University cornerback Laurence Sullivan Jr. has been named Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Week following his two-interception performance in the blowout victory at Southern.

A native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Sullivan registered two picks in the second quarter as the defense totaled four turnovers in the half. Sullivan ended a drive with a diving interception before returning his second pick 30 yards to set up the final TD of the half for a 38-0 advantage.

Although Nicholls has 12 interceptions on the year, Sullivan is the first player with two this season. The defense ranks first in the FCS in interceptions and is tied for first in turnovers gained with 17.

Sullivan is the second Colonel to earn player of the week this season, joining linebacker Eli Ennis.

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Nicholls will open up SLC play with a trip to No. 15 UIW on Oct. 12. Kickoff in San Antonio is scheduled for 6 p.m.