ABOUT — Nicole Mendes

MEET NICOLE MENDES

Olympic Glory: Nicole Mendes proudly represented Team Mexico at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, showcasing her skills and dedication at the highest level of international competition.
Education: She's not just an athlete; Nicole is also highly educated, holding a Bachelor's degree in Social Influence and a Master's degree in Human Relations, both earned from the University of Oklahoma in May 2022.
Off the Field: Nicole is a dog lover, a passionate cook, an avid reader who's always on the go with multiple books, and aspires to be an author, with a vision to share inspiring stories of female athletes.
Softball Analyst: Beyond playing, she's involved in the game as a softball analyst for ESPN broadcasts.
Diverse Background: Nicole's athletic journey wasn't limited to softball; she participated in cheerleading, golf, and basketball during her upbringing.
Sign Language: Fluent in Sign Language, she shares a special connection with her older sister, Brittany, who is deaf.
Musical Inspiration: Nicole's walk-up song is "G.O.M.D." by J. Cole, adding a unique musical touch to her game.

2023 AUX Season: In the 2023 AUX season, Nicole earned an impressive 580 leaderboard points, primarily through her stellar performance in winning matches. She played in seven games, starting in two, and recorded a crucial RBI single against Team Zerkle.
2022 Championship Season: Nicole had a standout year in 2022, accumulating 1,200 points, which secured her 27th place on the leaderboard. She tied for the league lead in win points and scored a pivotal run against Team Chidester.
2022 AUX Season Debut: In her debut AUX season in 2022, Nicole collected 806 leaderboard points, showing her adaptability on the field. She started in nine of eleven games, notching three hits, five runs, and an impressive 3-for-4 performance with a double against Team Eberle.

Nicole's international experience includes representing Team Mexico at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where she made an impact with a .190 batting average, four hits, and a run scored in six games. She also proudly donned the Mexican colors at the 2019 USA Softball International Cup.

Nicole had a distinguished collegiate career at the University of Oklahoma. She was a five-year letter winner, with an impressive .360 batting average, 25 home runs, and 121 runs batted in. Her versatility extended to the circle with 27 appearances and a 2.47 earned run average.
She holds several accolades, including being a three-time selection to the Women's College World Series All-Tournament Team, three-time NFCA All-Region performer, and a 2017 Big 12 Freshman of the Year.
Nicole's impact at Oklahoma is also evident in her records and achievements, such as playing in 23 career games at the Women's College World Series, holding the school record with 16 career triples, and ranking 10th on Oklahoma's all-time stolen bases list.