Erin Nicholson

Erin Nicholson with the ball in the game against Denver

Erin Nicholson looks to pass versus Lindenwood.

Photo by: Rachel Klotz | Louisville Athletics

Erin Nicholson during the game against Indianapolis on September 25, 2022.

Photo by: Rachel Klotz | Louisville Athletics

Izzy Seikel, Erin Nicholson celebrate a goal against Syracuse.

Photo by: Rachel Klotz | Louisville Athletics

Position:
M
Class:
Sophomore
Height:
5-9
Hometown:
Brentwood, Tenn.
High School:
Brentwood High School

As a Junior (2025):
• Played in all 17 games with three starts
• Registered a career-high nine goals and points on the season while collected 12 ground balls
• Tied for fourth on the team with 21 draw controls
• Tallied two draw contols in the 10-9 win over No. 15 Denver (2/7)
• Had a career-high two caused turnovers in the 10-9 double OT win at Cal (2/22)
• Scored a career-best two goals in the win at Xavier (3/19) - also earned a career-high seven draw controls in the contest
• Named to the ACC Academic Lacrosse Team and ACC Academic Honor Roll

As a Sophomore (2024):
• Played in seven games this season
• Recorded her first collegiate goal for the Red and Black against Xavier 3/27
• Finished with one goal and one ground ball.

As a Freshman (2023):
• Played in three games
• Earned her first point for the Red and Black with an assist in the game against Syracuse on 3/25

Prep:
• Attended Brentwood High School
• Four-year varsity starter and two-time team captain at Brentwood
• Recorded a team-high 37 ground balls to go along with 45 draw controls and 29 goals as a freshman
• Finished with 10 goals, 10 draws and nine ground balls during her shortened sophomore season
• Led the team with 68 draws and a .740 shooting percentage, while recording 45 goals as a junior
• Helped lead Brentwood to a state runner-up finish in 2018
• Finished senior year with 70 goals, 17 assists, 33 ground balls, and 135 draw controls
• Named to the All-American South Team in 2021
• Earned All-State and All-Region honors in 2020, 2021, and 2022
• Named All-American, Academic All-American, Tennessee Lacrosse Athlete of the Year, and Finalist for USA High School Sports as a senior.

Personal:
• Full name is Erin Nicholson
• Born on September 14
• Parents are Ally and Greg Nicholson
• Has two siblings
• Majoring in accounting and minor in finance
• Post college ambition is to obtain a job in sports
• Favorite athlete is Simone Biles
• When she is not playing lacrosse, she is watching Dance Moms or going hiking
• Chose UofL because of the team atmosphere and how it feels like a family