Mike Brohard / Loveland Reporter-Herald)
FORT COLLINS — As Tom Hilbert discussed certain aspects of his Colorado State volleyball team in his preseason press conference, a theme developed.
What if the Rams need a back-up setter? Olivia Nicholson can do it.
What about the libero? Nicholson is an option.
Defensive specialist? Opposite hitter? Outside hitter?
Nicholson. Nicholson. Nicholson.
Friday, the 25th-ranked Rams led the nation in all-conference middles on the bench with injury (Kirstie Hillyer and Alexandra Poletto), so naturally the Rams needed someone to pair with Paulina Hougaard-Jensen.
Yep, Nicholson, who has developed into the team's personal band-aid to cover up whatever injury occurs.