Salem College

FIRST-YEAR (2023-24): Closed with the third-most points (187) of any Salem scorer in 2023-24, hitting 60-of-168 from the floor and 67-of-95 (.705) at the free throw line … also active on the glass with 85 rebounds, including 58 on the defensive glass … had the third-most assists (44) … one of the best defensive players on the unit with 72 steals … made her collegiate debut at Warren Wilson (Nov. 14) as she finished with 12 points and three steals, logging 26 minutes in a start as the Spirits claimed the 75-69 win … established her single-game season-high in steals (seven), while scoring six points in a victory over Trinity (D.C.) on November 17th … wrapped up a 13-point outing against Bob Jones (Nov. 28) by knocking down 4-of-11 from the floor and 5-of-7 at the charity stripe, converting three steals along the way … delivered nine points, six rebounds and two assists as Salem completed a decisive 88-64 victory over Greensboro (Jan. 6), halting a 15-game losing streak to The Pride … followed that with 10 points versus Methodist (Jan. 14) and back-to-back 14-point outings against USA South Conference foes Southern Virginia (Jan. 17) and Pfeiffer (Jan. 20) … was a mark of consistency at the free throw line, hitting 11-of-12, as she finished with a single-game season-high 15 points, in a clash with Greensboro (Jan. 27), adding six steals and two rebounds … reached double-digit scoring (10 points) for the final time in a clash with Mary Baldwin (Feb. 3) due in large part to hitting 4-of-6 from the free throw line … had solid outings against both William Peace (Feb. 10) and Mary Baldwin (Feb. 14), scoring nine and eight points, respectively.

PREP: Graduated from Northside Christian Academy in 2023 … a two-sport athlete who competed in both track (2022) and basketball (2019-22) … received the Most Athletic Award from Northside Christian Academy in 2022 … was a two-time state champion, while attending Julius Chambers High School, and a state champion while attending Northside Christian Academy as a member of the basketball program.

PERSONAL: Nykerah Zanae Engle … daughter of Tamica Engle and Rufo Patterson … born on December 14, 2004 … has two siblings, Monaya Engle and Ruffah Engle-Patterson … earned a spot on A/B Honor Roll over the course of her time at Northside Christian Academy.