Nicole Howard Class: Sophomore Hometown: Jeannette, PA High School: Penn Trafford Height: 5-2 Position: MF

Coach Falor's Comments
"Nicole is proficient as both a wing midfielder and wing defender, although this season we see her mostly playing as a midfielder. She's very deceptive on the ball, is solid at breaking down her defender off the dribble and her versatility allows her to play on either side. She is sound in transitional defense and will simply out work her opponents for 90 minutes on all facets of the game."

2007 - Freshman Season
Fashioned together a strong freshmen campaign, starting in 17 of the 20 matches...tallied her first career goal in the victory over IPFW (9/4)... dished out an assist in the win over Robert Morris (9/28)...totaled three shots, including one attempt on goal against Youngstown State (10/12)...earned first letter.

High School
All-state selection as a senior at Penn Trafford High, playing for coach Achilles Vassilicos. . . tabbed as the team MVP and first team all-area as a senior, helping her team to a 14-4-3 record. . . represented school in a post-season all-star game. . . earned the team's Unsung Hero Award as a junior.

Personal
Born April 22, 1989 in Greensburg, Pa. . . daughter of Tom and Michelle Howard. . . has one older brother. . . a member of the High Honor Roll in high school, she received the school's Noble Warrior Award in English, which annually goes to the top student in the subject. . . spends her free time snowboarding and hunting. . . was a member of the Ski Club, German Club and SADD in high school. . . interested in majoring in business.