The University of Mississippi Athletics

Get to Know Freshman Nicole Purcell

8/12/2016 | Volleyball

Aug. 12, 2016

As summer winds down and fall camp is underway in preparation for the 2016 season, OleMissSports.com is giving Ole Miss fans a look at the players who will make up the 2016 team, beginning with the freshmen.

Nicole Purcell
FR-HS รขโ‚ฌยข 5-9 รขโ‚ฌยข DS
Leawood, Kan./Bishop Miege
Major: Radiological Sciences

What are you looking forward to the most as an Ole Miss Rebel?
Meeting new people, starting new journeys

Why did you choose Ole Miss?
Amazing coaches, beautiful campus

What do you like most about Ole Miss and Oxford?
Campus

Favorite place on campus?
FedEx Student-Athlete Academic Support Center

Who or what motivates you in your sport?
Grandfather (passed away), Aunt (has brain cancer)

If you could give any advice to younger players entering the sport what would it be?
Don't quit when it gets hard, keep pushing and you will become an amazing athlete.

What are your goals for the season?
Break records, freshman All-American, become a better person/player

Nickname?
Purcy

Favorite family vacation?
Cancun, Mexico

Favorite movie?
Internship

Favorite TV show?
Any show on the Food Network

Favorite band
Boston

What would you sing at Karaoke night?
Sweet Caroline

Teammates would describe you as?
Outspoken, energetic

Hidden talent(s)?
Carving pumpkins




PRESSER | Ole Miss Volleyball - SECT Postgame vs Texas (11-23-25)
Monday, November 24
HIGHLIGHTS: VB vs. No. 3 Texas (SEC Tournament) (11-23-25)
Sunday, November 23
PRESSER | Ole Miss Volleyball - SECT Postgame vs Mizzou (11-22-25)
Sunday, November 23
Gabi Placide's Block vs. Missouri (SEC Tournament)
Saturday, November 22