Lainey Nichols

Lainey Nichols, wearing all red Spider field hockey uniform, swings her stick at the ball

Avery Russell walks towards Lainey Nichols and Clara Larripa to celebrate a goal by Larripa.

Position:
Midfield
Height:
5-6
Class:
Junior
High School:
Trinity Episcopal
Hometown:
Powhatan, Va.

2024 Season (Junior):

Appeared in all 19 games, making five starts at midfield
Finished the season with six points on two goals and two assists
Scored her first goal of the season against Davidson (Sept. 27)
Had a season-high three point game against Davidson, scoring and helping on Valen Luna Paratore's goal
Scored the winning goal against VCU (Nov. 1)

2023 Season (Sophomore):

Appeared in all 18 contests at midfield
Picked up the Spiders third goal against Queens

2022 Season (Freshman):

Named to the Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team
Collected A-10 Rookie of the Week honors (Oct. 17), after scoring twice, including the game-winner over Bucknell (Oct. 16)
Finished the season third on the team with 10 points with five goals on 14 of 19 shots on goal
Appeared in 15 games with three starts
Tallied first collegiate points with a gol against Longwood (Aug. 28)
Also scored against Saint Louis (Sept. 23) and Lafayette (Oct. 2)

Prep:
A four-year varsity member of the Trinity Episcopal field hockey squad, served as a captain for senior season … helped the Titans to two state titles and two LIS Championships (2018, 2019) and a state runner-up finish in 2021 … garnered All-LIS, All-LIS Player of the Year, Richmond Times Dispatch Player of the Year, as well as All-State First time accolades … named to the NFHCA High School All-South Region Team and the Trinity Episcopal Female Athlete of the Year … led the Titans in scoring her senior season … also played varsity lacrosse as a freshman and senior for the Titans … played for the Panthers United Field Hockey Club.

Personal:
Daughter of Mark and Heather Nichols … has two older sisters, Abby and Cori, and a younger brother, Will … sister Cori is also on the Spider Hockey squad … mother Heather played field hockey for VCU (1989-93).