2008 (Freshman):

After an excellent season, Matson became the second Tiger since 2004 to earn Big West Freshman Player of the Year in softball since 2004 and also claimed All-Big West Honorable Mention. She established herself as one of the Tigers' top offensive threats. In her first season of action, Matson co-led the team in homeruns, blasting seven homeruns and ranking fifth in the conference. Her seven homers ties for eighth all-time in a single season in Pacific program history. In addition to her homeruns, Matson finished the season with 31 runs scored and 30 RBI, ranking sixth and 10th in the Big West, respectively. Nicole was able to consistently produce at the plate, leading the team with a nine-game hitting streak from April 19 to May 9. On the field, Matson excelled as one of the Tigers' most impressive defenders, putting aside early struggles to become one of the top defensive shortstops in the conference.

High School:

In her four seasons as a Valencia Viking, Nicole won four Foothill League titles, helping continue a school best streak of seven straight seasons ending the year at the top of the league. Dominating league play, Matson capped off her high school career by leading the Vikings to their first ever California State Championship as well as their first ever National Championship. The No. 1 ranked team in the country in 2007, Matson and the Vikings went 32-1 en route to the title. On the field, Nicole excelled at the plate, batting .412 (second on the team) with 26 RBI, seven doubles, four triples and a team-high four homeruns. In addition, Matson scored a team-best 24 runs and swiped five bases on the year. For her play, Nicole was named Second Team All-State by CalHiSports.com and earned First Team All-CIF, All-Santa Clarita Valley (SCV) and All-League honors. As a junior, Matson garnered First Team All-CIF, All-SVC and All-League honors and was named the Most Valuable Offensive Player in the league after batting .421 with 19 RBI, five homeruns and 10 stolen bases as the Vikings finished the season 27-5. Off the field, Nicole was named to the school's honor roll in each of her final two year at Valencia.

Personal:

Nicole Matson was born in Northridge, Calif. She is the daughter of Karen and Wes Matson. Nicole has one brother, Devin. In her second year at Pacific, Nicole is an education major.