#11 Nik DeMello 5-11 160 Sr. F Oakdale, Calif. Catholic Modesto HS

2001: Vanderbilt's most dangerous scorer throughout the season … led the Commodores in goals (five) and assists (three) … recorded at least one goal or assist in six of the first seven games last season … tallied one goal and one assist in the team's 2-2 tie against New Mexico … assisted on Jack Hartley's game-winning goal against Bradley in the regular-season finale … scored the game-winning goal in Vanderbilt's 3-2 win over Wright State.

2000: Redshirt (sports hernia).

1999: Led Vanderbilt scorers with 14 points totaling five goals (one game-winner) and four assists … totaled 31 shots … played in 16 games including 14 starts … 11th in the MVC in goals (0.31) and 13th in scoring (0.81) … MVC All-Conference Honorable Mention.

1998: Led all freshmen with four goals and 10 points … scored two goals including the overtime game-winner at SMS.

High School: Set school records for career goals and points … led team to back-to-back league championships in 1996 and 1997 … team advanced to section finals in 1997…named league MVP in 1996 and 1997, and was an All-League selection from 1995-97 … as a member of his club team, he was named MVP of the Cal-North State Cup, which his team won in 1997 … named to the Modesto Bee All-District team in 1996 and 1997 … also lettered in football, track and baseball … named an all-district placekicker by the Modesto Bee in 1996 and 1997.

Personal: Born Nikolaus DeMello September 10, 1982 in Modesto, Calif. … son of John and Niki DeMello … brother Mason is a freshman for the Commodores … major is Philosophy.

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