- "I made VWC my top choice because of the amazing soccer program and because my sister goes to the school."
- Selected Virginia Wesleyan over Goldey Beacom College, Shenandoah University and Christopher Newport University
Career Highs
Goals: 1 - (Carthage - 9/5/15)
Assists: 1 - (2x, most recent, Washington and Lee - 10/17/15)
Points: 2 - (Carthage - 9/5/15)
Senior (2016): Drew 20 starts for the Marlins as a senior… Served as a valuable asset along the back line for the Marlins… Helped Virginia Wesleyan to a 0.86 goals against average, the fifth-best mark in the ODAC.
Junior (2015): Played in 18 games for the Marlins, starting six times... Had one goal on the year, a game winner against Carthage to give the Marlins their first win of the season... Nickle had two assists on the year, one against Hollins and one against Washington and Lee... Experienced reserve defender.
Sophomore (2014): Started 19 of 20 matches played as a sophomore… Was an instrumental part of Virginia Wesleyan’s successful back line.
Freshman (2013): Worked her way into a starting role as a first-year, finding herself in the lineup in 12 of 17 matches played… Attempted three shots while focusing on defense.
Before VWC: First team Tri-County as a senior… Second Team South Jersey… Scored 18 goals and nine assists as a senior, helping Pennsville Memorial to a 15-6 record in soccer, including berth in the NJSIAA South Jersey Group I state semifinals… Also competed in track where she clocked a 4:42.3 in the 1,600 meter run… Graduated with a 3.75 GPA.
Personal: Daughter of Kelly Krough and Brad Nickle… Mom attended Salem Community College, dad attended Goldey Beacom College… Has four siblings: Sarah, who also attends VWC, Spencer and Chloe Nickle and Oliver Krough.
Get to Know Abigail
-Enjoys all types of music and spending vacation time in California
- A fan of Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, the Real Madrid soccer team and actor Channing Tatum
- Favorites include the movie "This Is The End" and the TV series "Dexter"
- Self-description in 10 words or less: "outgoing, nice, fun, athletic"
- My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "every day I get to play the sport I love"
- The part of my game I've improved the most is: "knowing where to pass the ball before I get it"
- My personal athletic goal at VWC is: "to improve as a player and be close with the team"
- Self-description in 10 words or less: "outgoing, adventurous, friendly, hard worker"
- If I could spend one day with a famous person from any time period it would be: "Cristiano Ronaldo, because he is one of the best soccer players in the world. I would want to know how great it is being able to play the sport you love everyday as your occupation."
- People might be surprised to know: "I'm a very determined person. If there is something I'm not good at, I work hard until I am"
- It's the year 2030 and: "I plan on being married with kids and have a good, steady job"
- The most important advice I've received is: "you aren't going to improve as a player by just sitting around. You have to work for it" -- soccer coach
