Hall of Fame
The first of the three All-America Epperson sisters to enroll at Macalester, Nikki was the program’s first four-time All-MIAC player, and, along with Hall-of-Famer Jenny Scanlon and younger sisters, Brook and Tawni, helped turned the Scots into a conference and national power. She was named to the All America team as a senior and when her career was over, had compiled 49 goals (third on Mac’s all-time list) and 26 assists (fifth on the career list). Nikki helped guide the team to a pair of NCAA playoff appearances, and the team went 39–6–3 in the conference during her Mac career. Nikki also was a four-year letter-winner for the Macalester basketball team and is currently 13th on the school’s all-time scoring list with 887 career points.
Intercollegiate Sport(s) Played: Soccer (primary), 4-yr. letter earner; Basketball, 4-yr. letter earner; Athletic Achievements at Macalester: All-American 1995, All-Region 1993, 1994, 1995, All-Conference 4 yrs., currently 3rd in all-time scoring, 5th in all-time assists; Other Achievements: Selected to represent Divisions II and III vs. Div. I at the Umbro All-Star Classic in Florida.
