The University of Akron Athletics
Danielle Nicholson, Women's Golf
Akron, Ohio – Danielle Nicholson (Geneva, Ohio), a freshman on the women’s golf team, was named the Zips’ Student-Athlete of the Week on April 25, presented by The University of Akron.
In her first Mid-American Conference Championship event, Nicholson debuted with a dominating performance, leading the field for three rounds en route to winning medalist honors, and becoming Akron’s first individual MAC Champion ever.
Nicholson tied the program’s single round low-score record of 3-under 69 to open the MAC Championship on Friday, April 22. After the 18-hole round, she shared first place on the leaderboard with Toledo's Manisa Isavas.
During the second round, Nicholson played solidly, finishing with a 1-under par 71 tally. After 36-holes, she earned sole possession of the top spot on the leaderboard with a 4-under 140 stroke total.
On Sunday's final round, Nicholson carded seven pars and a pair of bogeys on the front-9. However, she responded with six pars and three birdies for a third-straight under-par performance. Nicholson finished the final 18 holes with a 71 (-1), brining her tournament total to 5-under on 211 strokes.
The 211 (-5) tournament total secured Akron’s first individual title and is the Zips' all-time lowest 54-hole total score.
In addition to the MAC Individual Championship, Nicholson earned First-Team All-MAC accolades, the MAC Freshman of the Year award, and the MAC All-Tournament Team honors. She finished her freshman campaign ranked in the Top 10 of the MAC’s scoring average, finishing 8th overall with a 74.96 strokes.
In nine stroke play events, Nicholson led the Zips’ scoring efforts six times with eight Top 25 finishes, including six Top 10 performances and two wins. In addition, Nicholson went 3-0 in the MAC Match Play Challenge to start the spring season.
The MAC Championship Concluded the Zips' 2015-16 season.
2015-16 ZIPS' STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE WEEK, PRESENTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON, OHIO'S POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
Aug. 31, 2015 - Sam Gainford, Men's Soccer
Sept. 8, 2015 - Kelsey Wilson, Women's Volleyball
Sept. 14, 2015 - Richie Laryea, Men's Soccer
Sept. 21, 2015 - Cody Grice, Football
Sept. 28, 2015 - Thomas Woodson, Football
Oct. 5, 2015 - Adam Najem, Men's Soccer
Oct. 12, 2015 - Thomas Woodson, Football
Oct. 19, 2015 - Frida Fougberg, Women's Golf
Oct. 26, 2015 - Alice Hottensmith, Swimming and Diving
Nov. 2, 2015 - Team, Women's Soccer
Nov. 9, 2015 - Jatavis Brown, Football
Nov. 16, 2015 - Jatavis Brown, Football
Nov. 23, 2015 - Ragen Engel, Swimming and Diving
Nov. 30, 2015 - Zach Paul, Football
Dec. 7, 2015 - Adam Najem, Men's Soccer
Dec. 14, 2015 - Jake Fenlason, Men's Soccer
Dec. 21, 2015 - Anita Brown, Women's Basketball
Jan. 4, 2016 - Isaiah Johnson, Men's Basketball
Jan. 11, 2016 - Antino Jackson, Men's Basketball
Jan. 18, 2016 - Anita Brown, Women's Basketball
Jan. 25, 2016 - Isaiah Johnson, Men's Basketball
Feb, 1, 2016 - Kwan Cheatham, Jr., Men's Basketball
Feb. 8, 2016 - Clayton Murphy, Men's Track and Field
Feb. 15, 2016 - Ariadna Blinova, Women's Tennis
Feb. 22, 2016 - Alexis Cooks, Women's Track and Field
Feb. 29, 2016 - Women's Swimming & Diving, Men's Track and Field
March 7, 2016 - Anita Brown, Women's Basketball
March 14, 2016 - Clayton Murphy, Men's Track and Field
March 21, 2016 - Erin Seiler, Softball
March 28, 2016 - Mike Ohiembor, Men's Track and Field
April 4, 2016 - Ariadna Blinova, Women's Tennis
April 11, 2016 - Ariadna Blinova, Women's Tennis
April 18, 2016 - Erin Seiler, Softball
April 25, 2016 - Danielle Nicholson, Women's Golf
