Ottawa University

2024: Nickel finished her sophomore season with 49 kills, one assist, 24 digs, and eight blocks.

2023: Nickel played in five matches at the varsity level as a freshman. She had 34 kills, a .136 attacking percentage, 11 digs, and four blocks.

High School: Nickel lettered in volleyball, basketball, badminton, and beach volleyball at Clairemont High School. She was named San Diego City League Player of the Year as a senior and helped her basketball team to a CIF Finals appearance, earning Second Team All-CIF. Nickel was a four year member of the volleyball varsity team and made varsity basketball as a freshman. In 2023, Nickel was named First Team All-League in beach volleyball. In 2022, she was named Athlete of the Year City League Volleyball, was named MVP, was selected First Team All-City League, earned the Clairemont High School Chief Award. In 2021, Nickel was the Co-MVP on the volleyball court, named a scholar athlete, and earned First Team All-League. In 2020, she was named Most Improved and was a First Team All-League selection. Nickel was named Most Improved in 2019.

Personal: Daughter of Tina and Daniel Nickel … elementary education major. Nickel played club for La Jolla Volleyball Club under coach Lawrence Ortiguerra.