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  Marie Nicolini
Marie Nicolini
Player Profile
Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Cary, NC

High School:
Cardinal Gibbons HS

Height:
5-0

Position:
D

Notes: Enters her senior season ranked in the Top 20 in both the all-time games played and games started listings -- 17th on the all-time games played chart (56) and 20th in all-time games started (30) ... Is only one shot shy of cracking the Top 20 in that department despite the move to defense a year ago.

2004: Saw action in all 18 of Western's matches, including earning the starting nod 13 times ... Moved to defense after two seasons at the forward/midfield slot ... Added an offensive mentality to the back line of the Catamounts' defenses ... Managed one shot on goal from her defensive alignment

2003: Started all 19 matches played during her sophomore campaign, missing one contest due to injury ... Scored late in regulation at mountain rival UNC Asheville (10/6/03) to avoid a loss, ending the game with a 2-2 tie ... Took six shots from her midfield position.

2002: Saw action in all 19 games for the Cats ... Scored one goal off 11 shots... Her fist collegiate goal came against Troy State (9/6/02) at the 74:26 mark in the second half ... Also added a game-winning assist against Wofford (10/11/02) to give her three points for the season.

High School: A four year starter ... Selected as a first team all-conference pick and an all-region selection as a sophomore ... Co-captain and second team all-conference performer as a junior ... Also competed in track and field and was a sprint champion.

Club: Played for the CASL Spartan Elite, leading them to the State Cup Finals along with current WCU teammate, Natalie Turgeon ... Her team was the Raleigh Shootout Champions ... Played for the North Carolina Olympic Development Team for four years ... Participated in the State Games of North Carolina Junior/Senior Showcase.