Nikal Clarke-Smith Season 2019

2019: Started 8 of 16 matches this season… Recorded one goal in a win over Grand Canyon… recorded seven shots this season with one on target.

2018: Had 11 starts in 12 appearances ... Scored the first goal of his career against William & Mary ... Earned his first start at UNCG ... Got his first minutes for the Hokies at Virginia.

Prior to Tech: Clarke-Smith comes to Tech after spending two seasons at Louisburg College in North Carolina where he helped the team to a National Tournament appearance while earning JUCO first team All-American and All-Region honors ... Clarke-Smith also spent one year at Sheridan College where he was the Regional Rookie of the Year ... At the high school level, Clarke-Smith and St. Edmund Campion were three-time Provincial champions.

Personal: Born April 16 in Toronto, Canada, he is the son of Nikima Clarke ... Has one younger sister Jazara ... Plans to major in marketing.