University of Southern Indiana Athletics

2006: Played in 45 games, making 34 starts, for the Eagles as a junior...played primarily in left field, but also saw time behind the plate and in the pitching circle...hit .257 with a pair of doubles and 11 runs batted in...had six multi-hit games, including one three-hit game against St. Cloud State University in the Division II Rebel Spring Games.

2005: Played in 30 games, making 21 starts in leftfield for the Eagles as a sophomore...struggled from the plate, hitting 0.85 in 47 at-bats...was 0-1 in seven appearances in the pitching circle.

2004: Saw limited playing time as a freshman, seeing action in 23 games and making nine starts...hit .258 overall, but hit .429 against GLVC competition...was 1-2 in six appearances as a pitcher.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Henderson County High School where she earned varsity letters in softball and golf...earned All-State honors in 2001 and 2002...is a three-time All-District and two-time All-Region performer...selected to the Junior East/West All-Stars in 2002...was named the Kentucky High School Player of the Week in 2002...also nominated for the Wendy's High School Heisman Award in 2002...earned first-team Academic All-State honors in 2000, 2001, and 2002...member of the National Honor Society for four years...helped HCHS to four district titles and two regional final appearances. 

PERSONAL: Daughter of Fred and Karen Nichols...full name is Jessica N. Nichols.