McKaskle named interim athletic director at Nicholls State

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Nicholls State University has named an interim director of athletics.

In a news release Wednesday, the university announced Lindsey McKaskle, executive associate athletics director for internal affairs, will replace Matt Roan, who has been named the vice president and director of athletics at Eastern Kentucky University. Roan will remain at Nicholls through the end of the month.

“Matt has done a phenomenal job for Nicholls State University and our student-athletes, and I know Lindsey will continue that trend,” President Dr. Jay Clune said. “We are going to conduct a national search to find the individual who meets our university values and can continue to build upon the positive momentum in the classroom and on the field.”

McKaskle, who also serves as senior woman administrator, oversees internal affairs including compliance, reporting, academic services, game day experience, sports performance, facilities and equipment. She joined the Nicholls athletics department in June 2017.

A native of West Monroe, she came to Nicholls after working with Roan at Eastern Kentucky. While at Eastern Kentucky, she served as assistant athletic director for compliance and student success, and senior woman administrator.