Averett University Athletics

Nicole is in her first year at Averett after transferring from Salem College.

2025-26 (at Salem): Started in 19 out of 21 games as a sophomore ... Averaged a team-high 11.0 points per game and 10.5 rebounds per contest ... Also had the most blocks on the team with 17 ... Hauled in a career-high 24 rebounds versus Greensboro on Feb. 7 ... Had four blocks against N.C. Wesleyan on Jan. 17 ... Had 17 instances where she scored 10 points or more ... Recorded 22 points and 23 rebounds versus Mid-Atlantic Christian on Dec. 2.

2024-25 (at Salem): Started 15 out of 19 games as a freshman ... Led the team in points per game and rebounds per game at 11.4 and 9.1, respectively ... Had 21 blocks, which ranked first on the team and third in the USA South ... Had 10 or more points scored in 13 contests ... Achieved seven double-doubles ... Scored a season-high 25 versus Sewanee on Jan. 4 ... Recorded a career-high five blocked shots versus Greensboro on Jan. 10 ... Was named USA South Honorable Mention All-Conference

Personal: Daughter of Tacita and Marvin Hester ... Majoring in computer science.