Western Illinois University Athletics

SOPHOMORE (2012): Did not see game action.

FRESHMAN (2011): Played and started one game for the Leathernecks...Made four saves and allowed one goal in the team's 1-0 loss to Wisconsin.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Murrah High School with Western Illinois teammate Ephraim Okeke... served as the team captain for his ODP team... was nominated for a spot on the 2011 Mississippi All-Star Team... helped lead his club teams to a combined seven state cup titles... out of the seven state titles was an appearance in a regional quarterfinal with Chicago Fire Juniors of Mississippi... the two-sport athlete played midfielder for the soccer team and runningback for the football squad (three-time captain).

PERSONAL: Born Feb. 7, 1993... Son of Scottie and Connie Nichols...Favorite sports teams include the FC Barcelona, Indianapolis Colts and the Spain National Football team...Hobbies include: playing soccer, spending time with friends and calculating mathematics.

MAJOR: Agricultural Engineering.