1999 | SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Appeared in 36 games, earning 24 starts in the circle ... tossed a team-high 164.2 innings ... posted an 11-14 record behind a 2.00 ERA ... tossed 13 complete games, including four shutouts ... led the team with three saves ... struck out 86 ... held opponents to a .245 batting average at the plate.  

1998 | AT COSUMNES RIVER:
Attended Cosumnes River College ... was coached by Cheri LaDue ... helped lead team to a 10-1 conference record and a 25-5 regular season record ... threw 19 shutouts, four in postseason tournament play ... in 222.2 innings pitched, she recorded a 0.66 ERA and struck out 271 batters.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Attended Oakmont High School ... was coached by Greg Holmes ... played ASA for the California Breeze ... also lettered in basketball.

PERSONAL:
Born Nicole Marie Groves ... birthday is Nov. 3, 1978 ... parents are Tom and Rozana Groves ... major is psychology ... nickname is "Pokey" ... enjoys playing the harp.