UNC Wilmington Athletics

2013: Participated in all 19 games and made 15 starts … Finished with four points on two goals … Recorded game-winning tally in 1-0 victory over College of Charleston … Also scored in 3-2 victory at East Carolina … Ended campaign with 25 shot attempts.

2012: Saw playing time in 19 games … Made 16 starts … Tied for fourth on the team in goals scored (4) Registered 22 shots, including 12 attempts on target … Scored two goals, including game-winning tally, in 4-0 victory over Troy … Named to All-Tournament Team at Courtyard Wilmington Marriott Invitational.

2011: Took part in 16 games and made five starts ... Recorded four shots with one attempt on goal ... Tallied an assist in 3-1 loss at Drexel.

2010: Saw playing time in all 19 games and made 10 starts ... Assisted on game-winning goal in 1-0 victory over East Carolina ... Attempted three shots during season.

HIGH SCHOOL:  Played two seasons on the varsity squad at Weddington under the guidance of coach Powell Williams ... Helped the Warriors capture the 2008 North Carolina Southwest Conference title ... Tallied 72 points on 22 goals and 28 assists during her prep career.

PERSONAL:  Full Name: Nicole Marie Costa ... Born Oct. 9, 1992, in Long Island, N.Y. ... Daughter of John and Nancy Costa .. Majoring in Exercise Science.