Nicole Hudson

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Nicole Hudson
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1990-11-11) November 11, 1990 (age 33)
Webb City, Missouri
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Sport
CountryUSA
Sport Softball
College team Missouri Tigers

Nicole Hudson (born November 11, 1990) is an American softball player. She grew up in Webb City, Missouri, [1] where her father owned a pizzeria, [2] [3] and attended Webb City High School, where she played softball and basketball. She later attended the University of Missouri, where she played third base [4] and pitcher [5] on the Missouri Tigers softball team. [6] [7] [8] [9] During her freshman season in 2010, Hudson led the Tigers to the 2010 Women's College World Series first round, where they fell to Florida, 5–0. During her sophomore season in 2011, Hudson led the Tigers to the 2011 Women's College World Series second round, where they fell to Baylor, 1–0.

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  2. ↑ Ayello, James (April 1, 2012). "Missouri softball's Nicole Hudson celebrates Baylor sweep, reopening of father's Joplin business". Columbia Missourian. Archived from the original on January 31, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
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  5. ↑ Muenzberg, Matt (April 19, 2013). "With Thomas limited, Hudson to pitch Saturday games". The Maneater. Archived from the original on January 31, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
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  7. ↑ Ayello, James (May 11, 2012). "Marston and Hudson love keeping things fun on Missouri softball team". Columbia Missourian. Archived from the original on January 31, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
  8. ↑ Schiffman, Matt (April 26, 2011). "Fleming, Hudson bring home run rivalry to Missouri softball". Columbia Missourian. Archived from the original on January 31, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
  9. ↑ Kuehne, Jordan (May 18, 2013). "Hudson pitches Missouri softball past Stony Brook in NCAA Regional opener". Columbia Missourian. Archived from the original on January 31, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
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