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As a Freshman (2011): Saw action in three games throughout the season ... 2011 Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Women's Varsity Scholar-Athlete Team ... recorded a goal in 13-5 win over GWU (4/15).
Before Maryland: Competed for both her high school and club teams ... made the all-state team three times ... high school team finish fourth in the state in 2009 ... was a two time All-American and Academic All-American in 2010 ... also swam for Loyola Academy ... had over 400 career goals in high school.
Personal: Parents are Robert and Mary O'Connor ... father played soccer at DePaul and mother played water polo at University of Illinois-Chicago ... has two brothers, James and Robby, and one sister, Sheila... enjoys skiing and scuba diving in her free time ... majoring in history and plans to go to law school after graduation... also recruited by the University of Michigan, Iona, and Santa Clara.
Nickel's Career Statistics
Year GP/GS G A Pts. Sh. Sh.Pct. Stls KO KOD TO
2011 3/0 1 0 1 2 .500 1 0 0 2
Career 3/0 1 0 1 2 .500 1 0 0 2