College of Charleston Athletics

2008-09
Posted an 11-13 record in overall singles play ... 5-5 against Southern Conference teams ... was 8-8 at No. 6 singles ... was 3-2 in doubles competition ...

In the Fall...undefeated in singles play at the Charleston Invite...defeated Ilja Orre of William and Mary (6-0,6-2) at the Tribe Invite...In the spring, started off going 3-0 at position #6...had a second 3 match win streak to help decide each match for the Cougars vs. Citadel, UNC Charlotte, and Chattanooga...went 5-5 in Southern Conference singles play...clinched the doubles point in the first two rounds of the SoCon tournament playing #3 with Abramovich.

2007-08
Won nine matches in singles play during the 07-08 season... finished the season on a two match winning streak... won a total of four matches in doubles play on the year...

Previous School
Played for New Mexico...Named to Mountain West Conference All-Academic team...Posted 15-11 singles record...Won his first six consecutive dual match singles competitions...Finished 15-10 in doubles.

High School
Played under coaches Greg Fitzgerald and Susie Luten at Clayton High School in St. Louis, Mo. ...went 21-4 in singles leading his school to a 2nd place finish in the team championships...won the Missouri State Singles Championship as a senior.

Personal
Born Aug. 5, 1987 in St. Louis, Mo. ...parents are Pete Nicolazzi and Anne Puricelli... has four siblings, Gabe, Alex, Ana, Olivia...likes movies, reading, skiing, and eating Italian food...favorite athlete is Albert Pujols...lists his greatest thrill while paricipating in sports as winning the Missouri state singles championship...pre-med major.

Coach Bruner on Nicolazzi
"Joe is capable of playing at a high level and playing well under pressure.  He has been a consistent performer over the last two seasons and has played all over the lineup.  We are excited to see what he can do this year.  His consistency and ability to finish points at the net give him a chance against any opponent.  Being one of our only seniors this year, his leadership and match experience will be a valuable part of the teams success."