University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Women's Soccer Adds Ohio State Transfer Nicole Hopkins
1/30/2015 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
PITTSBURGH—The University of Pittsburgh women’s soccer program added Ohio State transfer Nicole Hopkins to its 2015 roster, Pitt head coach Greg Miller announced on Friday. Hopkins, who is already enrolled in classes at Pitt, will be eligible to compete for Pitt when it opens its 2015 fall season.
“We are excited to have Niki join our program,” said Miller, who served as assistant coach at Ohio State from 2001-12. “I have known her several years so I’m sure that will help in her transition into our environment. She brings real tenacity and competitive fire to our team and will have a wonderful opportunity to play and develop this spring.”
Hopkins spent her first two collegiate seasons at Ohio State in 2013 and 2014. She redshirted during her true freshman season in 2013, then competed in five games in her second year in 2014.
A two-time First Team All-Ohio and All-Midwest Region selection and three-time All-Conference and All-District player for Centerville High School, Hopkins was a four-year starter who earned scholar-athlete honors as a senior in 2013. Hopkins helped guide her club team, Ohio Premier to the Under-18 ECNL national championship in 2013. She scored 24 goals and added 15 assists as a defender.
Niki Hopkins BIOGRAPHY
Sophomore Defender, 5-6, Transfer, Centerville, Ohio/Ohio State/Centerville H.S.
2013-14 at Ohio State: Played in five games during the 2014 season at Ohio State…Redshirted her true freshman year in 2013.
High School: A June 2013 graduate of Centerville High School…Named First Team All-Ohio and All-Midwest Region in both 2011 and 2012…Three-time All-Conference selection and three-time All-District honoree…Four-year starter at Centerville…Scholar-athlete award recipient as a senior in 2012…Played club soccer for Ohio Premier for eight seasons for head coach Chris King…Member of the 2012 and 2013 ID2/ECNL Camp…Won Under-18 ECNL national championship in 2013…Scored 24 goals, while adding 15 assists as a defender…Helped lead Ohio Premier to the Ohio State Cup in 2011 and a sixth-place finish at the 2012 ECNL national championship.
Personal: Born Nicole Hopkins on July 15, 1995…Daughter of David and Angelia Hopkins…Has five older siblings: Jody, Nathan, Johnny Ashli and Alex…Father David played basketball and baseball at the College of Wooster…Brother Alex plays soccer at the College of Wooster…Enjoys playing other sports, reading and drawing…Intends to major in health and physical activity.
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