Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU: First-year player at FMU....PBC Freshman of the Week (Jan. 27-Feb.2, 2020)....A player who has showcased her skills at camps in the past.....Has shown that she has power from the left side and is not a slapper, as most would assume (as she hits lefty and throws righty).....Isn’t afraid to get dirty and prove her abilities on the field.....Understands academics are the most important thing and isn’t afraid to put in the work there either.....Are delighted she chose to stay close to home and attend FMU.....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2020 (spring).

PERSONAL:

• Born Carson Nicole Shannon in Bishopville, SC
• A graduate of Robert E. Lee Academy, where she played for coaches Robert Compton and Kristian Farmer
• As a junior, batted .522, posted a .658 on-base percentage, hit a pair of homers, and drove in 26 runs
• In the circle, her 2018 season included a two-hit shutout against Calhoun Academy
• 2018 SCISA 2A All-Region and All-State honors
• Cavaliers’ Best Offensive Player for 2017 and 2018
• Selected to play in the 2018 SCISA North-South All-Star Game
• Also a four-year letterwinner in basketball

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up:  Veterinarian, because I love helping animals
• Favorite Superhero: Spiderman
• Favorite Athlete: Seth Beer, former Clemson baseball player, now plays professionally for the Houston Astros 
• Favorite Sports Team: Clemson Tigers 
• Favorite Movie or TV Show:  Movie: Sweet Home Alabama / Show: One Tree Hill 
• Favorite Food:  Spaghetti
• Favorite Vacation Spot: Santee, SC
• Instagram Account: carson_nicole_
• Your Motivation Music: ANY 80’s Rock
• Favorite Thing About FMU:  It’s not so big that it is overwhelming, but big enough
• Favorite Off-Field Activity: Sleeping; hanging out with friends
• Goals for Upcoming Season: Get a better mind-set, work hard in the weight room and get stronger
• Why you first chose your sport: When I was young, I would watch my dad play men’s slow-pitch and I wanted to be just like him, so I started playing softball
• The biggest mental challenge to you improving faster: Motivation
• Interesting Notes:  I love to read; I hit my first career home run and last career home run for now on the exact same day against the same exact team 6 years apart