NAME: Nicole Kettererclass: 2003Sport: Field HockeyMAJOR: ChemistryWhat Nicole wants to do after graduation: Go to California to get a Ph. D. in chemistry.athlete NIcole models herself after: Cammy Granato, the captain of the U.S. women’s ice hockey team because she’s a tough player and gives 110%.Favorite athletic memory: The last game against Vassar Collge. It was one of my best games and the whole team played well. favorite movie: “American Pie”Favorite quote: “Champions keep doing it until they get it right.”Why Nicole is the athlete of the Week: Nicole scored both goals, including an overtime thriller last week to help UR defeat Utica College 2-1. The senior captain is second on the team witth two goals, and second on the team in points with six. She leads the Yellowjackets in contests this weekend versus Vassar and Rensselaer.



Athlete of the Week: Nicole Ketterer

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