Nicolini averaged 2.717 kills, 1.25 digs, 0.33 blocks and 0.33 aces per set in his debut month for Lees-McRae. The outside hitter posted an attack percentage of .190 with 65 kills over seven matches. In back-to-back matches in Florida, Nicolini registered 15 kills and a .303 attack percentage against Barry and 18 kills and a .231 attack percentage against St. Thomas (Fla.). He posted five digs in three matches and tallied three total blocks against St. Thomas.