Longwood University Athletics

Coach Ackerman on Nirschl: “Karen has excellent passing ability drawn from her understanding of our attacking options. Her speed in midfield will be a huge help for us.”

Sophomore (2010)
Appeared in seven games ... scored one goal for one point off one shot ... grabbed one ground ball, one draw control and had two caused turnovers.

Freshman (2009)
Appeared in 10 games ... scored five goals on nine shots .... scored three goals vs. Howard (4.2) ... caused two turnovers with two draw controls and one ground ball.

High School
Participated in lacrosse at Bishop O'Connell HS in Arlington ... named Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) All-Conference Honorable Mention sophomore and junior seasons ... WCAC All-Conference First-Team selection senior year ... also participated in basketball and cross country.

Personal
Daughter of Rob and Julie Nirschl ...  worked as a physical therapist for Virginia sports medicine in Arlington over the summer.

Academics
Communication Sciences and Disorders major, with a minor is Special Education ... Longwood Scholar-Athlete ... Dean’s List honoree ... plans to attend graduate school to become a speech pathologist.