Nina DeNicola

Photo by: Ethan Kenworthy

Photo by: Ethan Kenworthy

Position:
A
Class:
Senior
Major:
Finance
Hometown:
Saint James, N.Y.
High School:
Smithtown East

Why Lehigh? "I chose Lehigh because of the benefits in both academics and athletics. I know I will be able to succeed in my studies and thrive on the lacrosse field. I know this is my future home and will create long lasting friendships."

As a senior (2026): Appeared in 15 games, making one start for the Mountain Hawks … totaled 34 points on 29 goals and five assists … recorded two assists against Saint Joseph’s (2/6) … scored five goals versus Loyola Maryland (2/14) … added a goal against Iona (2/20) … posted a career-high six goals against Columbia (2/22) … scored three goals against La Salle (2/28) … tallied two goals and an assist against Manhattan (3/4) … recorded a goal and a ground ball versus Rider (3/7) … scored four goals and a ground ball against Mount St. Mary’s … added a goal against American (3/20) … posted two goals, an assist and a ground ball against Navy (3/25) … recorded an assist, a ground ball and two caused turnovers versus Bucknell (3/28) … scored two goals with two caused turnovers against Colgate (4/4) … tallied one goal, two ground balls and two caused turnovers against Boston University (4/11) … scored a goal and added two ground balls against Army West Point (4/18).

AS A JUNIOR (2025): Saw action in seven games…recorded one draw control in the loss to American on 3/15…picked up one groundball against Navy (4/16)…named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll

AS A SOPHOMORE (2024): Appeared in one game

AS A FIRST-YEAR (2023):Appeared in four games … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

BEFORE LEHIGH: An honorable mention All-American at Smithtown East Hgh School in New York…Two-time All-County honoree, All-Tournament Team member and Booster Club MVP…A Gold Cord Recipient, and member of the National Honor Society along with the Span and Math Honor Societies.