2011: Played in 20 matches in her second season with the Bears, making four starts, appeaing in 35 sets ... totaled 54 kills for a 1.54 kills per set average ... totaled four service aces, four assists, 24 digs and nine blocks.

2010: Nickel made an impact with the Bears in her first season, appearing in 19 matches, playing 29 sets ... was eighth on the team with 50 kills, fifth with 1.72 kills per set and sixth  with a .145 hitting percentage ... showed a well-rounded game, registering eight assists, four service aces, 19 digs, eight total blocks and two solo stops.