Nicole Szidik

Position:
Midfield
Height:
5-4
Class:
Freshman
High School:
Marion HS
Hometown:
Marion, Illinois

CAREER HIGHS

Minutes: 20 (9/17/21 vs Missouri State)

2021 SEASON

Played in three games as a freshman ... saw action against Missouri State (9/17/21), Murray State (9/19/21), and Indiana State (10/28/21) ... recorded 30 minutes of playing time.

HIGH SCHOOL & CLUB

Scored over 20 goals and 30 assists freshman through junior year at Marion HS... tied most season wins sophomore year (2018) and topped it junior year (2019)... won Newcomer Award in 2017... Best Offensive Player in 2018 and 2019... First Team All Conference 2017-19... All South Team in 2018 and 2019... Illini Camp of Excellence Hardest Working 2018... All Star Team (Philadelphia Future 500 ID camp)... Honorable Mention All Sectional Team in 2019... Star Athlete of the Week in 2018 and 2019...Played club for Calico Express FC.

PERSONAL

Daughter of Greg and Jean Szidik... has three brothers... born March 15, 2002... played one year of college tennis at Bethel University (TN)... majoring in business.

WHY I CHOSE SIU

“SIU has provided my with the ability to pursue a quality business degree as well as play D1 soccer, all while staying close to home."