A Season of Excellence
Nico Rijo-Berger, a designated hitter for Nicholls State University, has been selected to the Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s 2026 first team, a testament to his standout performance this season.
The honor follows a year in which he batted .347 overall, collected 59 hits, drove in 27 runs and stole three bases, while also posting a league‑best .374 average in Southland Conference play.
His conference numbers include 40 hits and 21 RBI, and he contributed nine doubles and three home runs, underscoring his ability to generate extra‑base hits.
Key Contributions
Rijo-Berger’s consistency was on full display in a pivotal series against Lamar, where he delivered a three‑hit performance that helped the Colonels clinch the regular‑season victory.
A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, the junior has appeared in 45 games, scoring 27 runs and maintaining a .347 average across the full season, a track record that has earned him a place on the All‑Southland Conference second team.
Statistical Highlights
Across the season he logged 20 multi‑hit games, underscoring a knack for finding gaps in opposing defenses and turning them into scoring opportunities.