<p>THIBODAUX, La. — Quarterback Lindsey Scott Jr. accounted for six touchdowns throwing for three and running for three and Nicholls State dismantled Lamar 55-0 in a Southland Conference opener for both teams on Saturday.</p>
<p>Scott threw scoring passes of 23 yards to K.J. Franklin, 28 yards to Troy Hurst and 45 yards to Dontaze Costly. His touchdown jaunts were of 33, 7 and 5 yards. He was 16-for-21 passing for 232 yards; an average of 14.5 yards per completion. He ran 10 times and gained 108 yards.</p>
<p>The No. 9-ranked Colonels (2-0, 1-0) scored a pair of touchdowns in the first quarter and three each in the second and third before pulling back against the Cardinals (0-1, 0-1).</p>
<p>Lamar gained 91 yards on offense.</p>
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