Shippensburg University Athletics

2011 (Junior): In her third season with the Raiders, Smicker continued her role as a consistent presence from the block, finishing third on the team with both 13 solo blocks and 75 total blocks. Additionally, Smicker saw an increased role on offense, finishing second on the team with 43 assists, a total that is 25 more than her previous season-high (18 as a sophomore). Smicker also added 103 kills to surpass the century mark for the second time in her career. She posted season highs of eight kills (against Fairmont State), 11 digs (against Alderson-Broaddus) and six total blocks (against West Virginia State).

2010 (Sophomore): Smicker maintained her excellent blocking prowess with 77 block assists in her second season with the Raiders. She also went over the century mark in kills for the first time with 104 through 34 matches. Defensively, Smicker contributed 96 digs. Overall, Smicker had at least one block in 30 of 34 matches, multiple blocks in 24 matches (including five in a row to end the season). Smicker had a season-high eight block assists at Lock Haven and also had four block assists in five different matches. Offensively, Smicker had a season-high seven kills against Alderson-Broaddus and Fairmont State.

2009 (Freshman): In her debut season, Smicker excelled as a powerful blocker and staple along the right side for the Lady Raiders. She competed in 26 matches for Shippensburg and totaled 40 kills for a hitting percentage of .144. Her specialty was on the block, as she finished the season fourth on the team with 47 total blocks. In a standout match against Stonehill, Smicker had five kills without an error while totaling one solo block and nine block assists. Overall, she had multiple blocks in 11 matches during the season.

Whitehall High School: Smicker was a three-year letterwinner as a right side for the Zephyrs under head coach Allen Cuerllo. She also competed for Synergy as a club squad under coach Jill Lichty. Athletically, Smicker earned all-conference honorable mention. She graduated 29th in her class on the high honor roll.

Personal: Rachel Nicole Smicker is the daughter of Glenn and Marci Smicker. She is majoring in supply chain management.