LMU Athletes Hall of Fame
Pitcher Nicki Miller-Shultz was in game mode every outing. She always believed that she could help her team win; she set high standards for herself academically and athletically;she loved the game. Nicki wanted to achieve, and she did. She graduated cum laude, was a member of Alpha Chi National Honor Society and named to the Dean's List several times. Playing in the extremely tough Gulf South Conference, Nicki finished her career with a 66-27 record and a 1.43 ERA. She was a two-time All-Conference honoree, NFCA Al-Region, CoSIDA Academic All-District and All-GSC Academic Team. Nicki also received several team awards during her career.
Nicki ranks in the top 10 all-time in numerous single season and career categories, including: 1st in Fewest Walks Allowed/7 Inning Game (077), Most Complete Games (76) and Most Shutouts (26); she is tied for 1st in Most Wins (66); 2nd in ERA (1.43), and Most Ground outs (951); 3rd in Lowest Opponent Batting Average (230) and Lowest Stolen Base Against Percentage (680). She ranks 4th in Most Games Started (1); 5th in Most Innings Pitched (4.18) and Most Strikeouts (360), and is tied for 5th in Most Appearances (99). She is tied for first in Most Wins (23 twice) in a single season and Most Shutouts (10).
Nicki and husband Nick of Baltimore, Ohio, are the proud parents of Suzie and triplets Emily, Izzie and AJ.
"I am extremely honored to be part of the Athletes Hall of Fame at LMU. Softball vas my first love; having the opportunity to continue to play at the collegiate level was truly a dream come true. My time at LMU was some of the best years of my life!!" -- Nicki Miller-Shultz
"When I think of a best friend....actually they are all in this room as we speak. Nicki and l butted heads. Typical pitcher / catcher relationship, but there is no one I would have rather had on the mound with the game on the line. Nicki, congratulations on this well deserved honor. Welcome to the club!" -- Lacy Serman Farmer, '03, teammate
"When Nicki Miller took the mound, she did so with confidence and a sense of ownership. She owned every pilch, every batter, every inning, She was a workhorse and our leader. With a work ethic like hers, there was never a doubt that this day would come." -- Amanda Haynes Comparato, '03, teammate
