University of Missouri Athletics

	Nikki Thole

The premier soccer player in Mizzou history who becomes the first inductee into MU's Intercollegiate Hall of Fame for the sport that began in 1996 ... Came to Mizzou in only the second year of the program's existence, and quickly became the key player who helped establish the sport at MU ... Was the first Tiger to earn All-American recognition, when she was named a 2nd team awardee by multiple outlets as a junior in 1999 when she scored a school-record 23 goals and helped lead MU to a 14-8-1 record and an NCAA Tournament berth for the 1st time ... Was a three-time 1st-Team All-Big 12 honoree (1998-2000), and was a 2nd-Team All-Big 12 selection as a freshman ... Was a three-time selection to the Big 12 All-Tournament team (1998-2000), as she led the Tigers to three consecutive appearances in the Big 12 Championship Game ... Holds virtually every MU single-season and career scoring record to this day, just a few of which include career points (151) and goals (61) ... Native of St. Louis, Mo. who resides in her hometown and serves as a recreation supervisor for a local parks and recreation department.