2023–24 Nicholls Colonels women's basketball team

The 2023–24 Nicholls Colonels women's basketball team represented Nicholls State University during the 2023–24 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Colonels, led by first year head coach Justin Payne, played their home games at Stopher Gym located in Thibodaux, Louisiana as members of the Southland Conference. The Colonels compiled a 14–18 overall record and a 7–11 record in conference play. Their season ended with a 57–75 second round loss to Southeastern Louisiana in the SLC tournament.

Media
Home games are broadcast on ESPN+.

Previous season
The Colonels finished the 2022–23 season with a 5–24 overall record and a 2–16 record for last place in Southland Conference play. They failed to qualify for the 2023 Southland Conference women's basketball tournament.

Southland Conference Poll
The Southland Conference released its preseason poll on October 10, 2023. Receiving 39 overall votes, the Colonels were picked to finish tenth in the conference.

Preseason All Conference
Sophomore Lexi Alexander, Forward, was selected as a member of the Preseason All-Conference second team.

Schedule
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!colspan=12 style=";"| Non-conference regular season

!colspan=12 style=";"| Southland regular season

!colspan=9 style=|2024 Jersey Mike's Subs Southland Conference Tournament