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21 Nikki Linthicum
Nikki Linthicum
  • Height:
    5-6
  • Bats/Throws:
    L/R
  • Year:
    So.
  • Hometown:
    Goose Creek, S.C.
  • Position:
    P/UTL
  • Major:
    Sports Marketing
  • Previous School:
    Stratford HS
  • app
    22
  • gs
    12
  • w
    7
  • l
    2
  • sv
    2
  • ip
    64.1
  • era
    4.57
  • whip
    1.80
  • k
    45
Bio

2017-18: Appeared in 22 games while making 12 starts...finished with a 7-2 record, including two complete games...pitched 6.0 innings, allowing just one run while striking out six batters in the Cobras victory over Converse (Feb. 9).

2016-17: Appeared in 35 games during her freshman season, recording a 6-4 record, to go along with a South Atlantic Conference-leading five saves ... She struck out 48 batters in 75.1 innings of work. 

High School: Attended Stratford High School where she lettered in volleyball and softball for the Knights ... She was a member of the 2016 4A state championship team, a member of the All-Low Country team and was named All-Low Country Player of the Year ... She was also named the SCHSL Softball Player of the Year, an all-state selection, a North/South All-Star team MVP, a three-time all-region player and a 4A South Carolina Coaches Association of Women's Sports All-State softball player. 

Personal: Daughter of Christina and Bill Linthicum ... She has three siblings April, Cody, and Cory. 

Recent games
Season Statistics
Game Log - Hitting
Game Log - Base Running
Game Log - Pitching
Game Log - Fielding

Career Stats: Hitting

Career Stats: Base Running

Career Stats: Pitching

Career Stats: Fielding

Splits Stats: Hitting

Splits Stats: Base Running

Splits Stats: Pitching

Splits Stats: Fielding

News mentions
Cobras Begin NCAA Division II Southeast Region I Versus Royals
Cobras Begin NCAA Division II Southeast Region I Versus Royals

The Coker College softball team earned the No. 4 seed in the Division II Southeast Region to continue their season, as announced by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on Monday, May 7. The Cobras will travel to the hosting No. 1 North Georgia Nighthawks for their bracket. This is Coker softball’s first regional tournament berth in 11 years. Coker will take on Queens in the first round on Thursday (May 10) at 4:30 p.m.

Cobras Advance to NCAA Division II Southeast Regional
Cobras Advance to NCAA Division II Southeast Regional

The Coker College softball team earned the No. 4 seed in the Division II Southeast Region to continue their season, as announced by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on Monday, May 7. The Cobras will travel to the hosting No. 1 North Georgia Nighthawks for their bracket. This is Coker softball’s first regional tournament berth in 11 years. Coker will take on Queens in the first round on Thursday (May 10) at 4:30 p.m.

Softball Now Ranked Fourth In NCAA Division II Southeast Region
Softball Now Ranked Fourth In NCAA Division II Southeast Region

The Coker College softball team is now ranked fourth in the latest Southeast Region, as announced by the NCAA on Wednesday, May 2. The Cobras finished the regular season in second place in the South Atlantic Conference with a record of 33-15 and 12-8 in conference play. In addition, Coker finished as the runner-up in the conference tournament.

Coker Enters SAC Tournament as No. 2 Seed, Faces Catawba in Opening Round
Coker Enters SAC Tournament as No. 2 Seed, Faces Catawba in Opening Round

The No. 2 seeded Coker softball team travels to the Upstate for the South Atlantic Conference Tournament, hosted by Anderson University (S.C.), on Friday and Saturday, April 27-28. This year takes on a different format, now single-elimination as compared to double-elimination from years past.

Softball Moves Up to No. 6 In NCAA Division II Southeast Region
Softball Moves Up to No. 6 In NCAA Division II Southeast Region

The Coker College softball team has been ranked sixth in the latest Southeast Region, as announced by the NCAA on Wednesday, April 25. The Cobras finished the regular season in second place in the South Atlantic Conference with a record of 33-15 and 12-8 in conference play and will be the No. 2 seed in the upcoming tournament.

Cobras Ranked Seventh in NCAA Division II Southeast Region
Cobras Ranked Seventh in NCAA Division II Southeast Region

The Coker College softball team has been ranked seventh in the Southeast Region, as announced by the NCAA on Wednesday, April 18. The Cobras are currently tied for second place in the South Atlantic Conference with a record of 32-14 and 11-7 in conference play.

Cobras Use Walkoff, Timely Hitting in Sweep of Catawba
Cobras Use Walkoff, Timely Hitting in Sweep of Catawba

The Coker College softball team wrapped up their home schedule on Tuesday (April 17) afternoon against the Catawba College Indians. The Cobras swept the visitors by scores of 3-2 (8) and 4-1.

Cobras Clash with Indians in Home Finale
Cobras Clash with Indians in Home Finale

The Coker College softball team will play their final home games of 2018 against South Atlantic Conference opponent, the Catawba College Indians on Tuesday (Apr. 17) afternoon. The Cobras have won six of their last seven games and outscored their opponents 42-18 with two five inning run-rules.

Cobras Draw Even with Lions on Senior Day
Cobras Draw Even with Lions on Senior Day

The Coker College softball team split their Senior Day with the Mars Hill University Lions by dropping game one 7-2 and coming from behind to win game two 10-5.

Coker Celebrates Senior Day for Boan and Price Against Mars Hill
Coker Celebrates Senior Day for Boan and Price Against Mars Hill

The Coker College softball team will square off with the Mars Hill University Lions in South Atlantic Conference action on Saturday, April 14. Senior Day recognition for Courtney Boan and Hannah Price will precede game one at approximately 12:45 p.m.

Coker Bats Fuel Sweep of Newberry
Coker Bats Fuel Sweep of Newberry

The Coker College softball team (29-13, 8-6 SAC) squared off with the Newberry College Wolves on Wednesday, April 11, afternoon. The Cobras hit three home runs in route to two wins, 11-2 (5) and 4-2.

Coker Clips Eagles in Conference Doubleheader
Coker Clips Eagles in Conference Doubleheader

The Coker College softball team squared off against South Atlantic Conference foe, the Eagles of Carson-Newman, on Friday, April 6, afternoon at Saleeby-Stokes Field. The Cobras downed the Eagles in both games 5-2 and 8-0 (5).

Cobras Take One from Visiting No. 19 Royals
Cobras Take One from Visiting No. 19 Royals

The Coker College softball team took to the field against South Atlantic Conference foe No. 19 Queens University of Charlotte Royals in a midweek series. The teams split the doubleheader with the Royals winning game one 8-3 and the Cobras claiming game two 2-0.

Coker Continues Winning Ways Against Hawks
Coker Continues Winning Ways Against Hawks

The Coker College softball team took the field as the visitor at Chowan in a non-conference series in their final games in March. The Cobras collected two wins, 8-6 and 13-0 (5), in their efforts.

Coker to Combat Pioneers on Pink and Fangs United Day
Coker to Combat Pioneers on Pink and Fangs United Day

The Coker College softball team (20-10) will return to the friendly confines of Saleeby-Stokes Softball Field for the first time in over a month on Saturday, Mar. 24 as they host conference foe, the Pioneers of Tusculum College. The games will serve as a Pink Game to support breast cancer awareness and as the team’s Fangs United day.

Cobras Drop Two Games at Spring Tournament
Cobras Drop Two Games at Spring Tournament

The Coker softball team picked up two losses on the final day of the Coker Spring Tournament, first to Shepherd (7-4) and then to King (Tenn.) (5-2).

Carver Pitches Perfect Game, Cobras Defeat Panthers in Mid-Week Games
Carver Pitches Perfect Game, Cobras Defeat Panthers in Mid-Week Games

The Coker softball team moved to 12-0 on the season after taking two games from Claflin University Tuesday (Feb. 20) afternoon.The Cobras won 3-0 and 4-3, respectively, against the Panthers.

Coker Wins Ten in a Row after Day Two of Cobra Invitational
Coker Wins Ten in a Row after Day Two of Cobra Invitational

Coker softball took the field for the second straight day as the host of the Cobra Invitational. The Navy and Gold cruised by Alderson Broaddus, 10-0, and battled with Mount Olive, coming out victorious, 3-1.

Cobras Take Day One of the Cobra Invitational
Cobras Take Day One of the Cobra Invitational

Coker softball is hosting a two-day Cobra Invitational, featuring Alderson Broaddus and Mount Olive. The Cobras faced the Battlers in the first game of the day and Mount Olive in the third slot. The Navy and Gold won game one 9-5 and game two 3-1.

Cobras Declaw Jaguars in Doubleheader Sweep Over Augusta
Cobras Declaw Jaguars in Doubleheader Sweep Over Augusta

Coker piles up 23 runs on Augusta in doubleheader sweep

Cobras Ignites Offense Versus Valkyries In Double-Header
Cobras Ignites Offense Versus Valkyries In Double-Header

The Coker softball team took on the Converse College Valkyries in a non-conference doubleheader on Friday afternoon. The Cobras trounced the visitors, run-ruling them in both games, 15-0 (5) and 9-1 (6).

Cobras Overpower Warriors in Sweep
Cobras Overpower Warriors in Sweep

Coker College battled the Southern Wesleyan Warriors in a non-conference softball doubleheader on Saturday (Feb. 3) afternoon. The Cobras thrashed the visitors 6-1 in game one and run-ruled the Warriors 10-2 in five innings during the second game.