#18 Nicki Holmes
Senior ... Infielder ... Eagan, Minn. (Eagan)
2008: Will be starting at second base this spring
gives the Blazer defense more options and depth
very smart player who is capable of playing a variety of positions.
2007: Started in 28 of the Blazers 34 games last season
collected 21 hits and seven runs
recorded five doubles
made a successful transition to first base and also served as a utility infielder for the Blazers.
2006: Started in 35 gamed for Saint Benedict
appeared in every game the Blazers played
batted .242 with 24 total hits
tallied six extra-base hits
collected 10 RBIs
scored 12 runs
went 2-for-3 with two doubles in Saint Benedicts home opener (April 1, 2006)
compiled a 2-for-4 performance with a double and run scored against Macalester (April 12, 2006).
2005: Was second on the team in put-outs with 102 ... played in 28 and started in 19 games for Saint Benedict ... scored seven runs, had 10 hits and walked six times on the season.
High School: A 2004 graduate of Eagan High School, Holmes was coached by Sandy Hillyer
participated in softball and dance line for four years each during her athletic career at Eagan High School
All-Lake Conference softball Honorable Mention in 2004
named Academic All-State for softball in 2004.
Personal: Daughter of Linda and Chris Holmes of Eagan, Minn.
involved with the Biology and the Pre-Dentistry Clubs at CSB/SJU
enjoys athletics, water sports, shopping and spending time with family and friends
majoring in biology.
Proudest moment of her softball career: Making the Blazer softball team and continuing to play collegiate softball.
What do you like about being a collegiate student-athlete? I love the atmosphere that comes with being a student-athlete with such an amazing group of women.
Athletic Department
College of Saint Benedict
37 South College Avenue
St. Joseph, MN 56374
320-363-5301
Fax 320-363-6098