AS A FRESHMAN:  Went 1-7 with a 7.31 ERA in 17 appearances (8 starts) as a freshman for the Mountaineers...Struck out 34 in 56.2 innings of work while holding the opposition to a .271 average...Struck out a season-high six batters in 5.2 innings against Bryant...Picked up the win against LIU Brooklyn, allowing an unearned run in five innings in the Mount's 5-1 win...Started six NEC games while appearing in nine.

HIGH SCHOOL:  Played three years on the varsity team in high school.

PERSONAL:  Parents are Daniel and Marilyn Nickerson...Has an older brother, Colin...Born June 30, 1992...Majoring in business.