Coach Canner says, "Nicole should make the starting rotation this season and is a lot of fun to have on the team."

2008-09: Saw time in singles four-six, posting a 2-3 record...won her first two matches against Chestnut Hill (8/30) and Georgian Court (9/2) in the fifth spot...finished 3-5 in third doubles.

2007-08: Compiled a 2-4 record in doubles competition

At Plainedge High School: Four year member of the varsity tennis and lacrosse team, also participated in three years of track and two years of soccer...member of the yearbook club, newspaper club and the spanish club.

Personal: Daughter of John and Anna-Marie Byrnes...majoring in education...has two sisters, Danielle and Kaitlyn.