William Paterson University Athletics

2017: Made 14 appearances in her first year in Wayne, posting a .308 batting average behind four hits in 13 at-bats while scoring three times and driving in another run … Came into the game as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the fourth inning and stroked an RBI-single to left field as the Pioneers went on to beat No. 14 Kean, 4-0 (4/14/17) … Laced her first career hit and scored a run as William Paterson handled Stockton, 13-1, in game one of a doubleheader sweep (4/2/17) … Entered the game as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning and later scored her first run in the Orange and Black as WP shut out Drew, 8-0 (3/30/17).
 
Prior to William Paterson: A transfer from Ocean County College where she played volleyball and softball for two seasons apiece … Recognized as the Women’s Athlete of the Year for two-year colleges in New Jersey … Reached the 2016 NJCAA National Division III Tournament in softball … Was an all-county performer and Student of the Month honoree during her final season at Jackson Liberty H.S. …  Won the Division C Central title as a freshman … Earned four varsity letters and MVP honors in both volleyball and basketball … Was an Honor Roll student.
 
Personal/Academics: Her sister, Amy Hickman, was a four-year letterwinner for the Caldwell University softball team … A Fall 2016 and Fall 2017 Dean’s List student … Majoring in psychology.