2018-19 Women's Basketball Roster
Jersey Number 40
Nikki Kilboten
- Position:
- Forward
- Height:
- 6-2
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Eau Claire, Wis.
Bio
2021-22: Kilboten saved the best for last, as she earned First Team All-NSIC honors after a standout season with the Huskies. A two-time NSIC North Division Player of the Week award winner, Kilboten put up career numbers in 2021-22, averaging 13.1 points and 6.9 rebounds per game at the conclusion of the regular season. Her defensive numbers were equally as staggering, as Kilboten led the team and ranked fourth in the NSIC in blocks with 50 total. She became the 33rd player in program history to score 1000 career points in the second game of the season, and will graduate top-10 all-time in career rebounds and career blocks. At the end of the season, Kilboten ranked second on the team in scoring (12.8), led St. Cloud State in field goal percentage (.495) and was named to the NSIC / Sanford Health All-Tournament Team for the third consecutive season.Â
2020-21: Kilboten earned Second Team All-Conference honors for the second consecutive season after yet another year as a top forward for the Huskies. A defensive stalwart for St. Cloud State, Kilboten led the team in rebounds (89), rebounding average (6.4) and both offensive (29) and defensive (60) rebounds at the end of the regular season and ranked top-15 in the NSIC in all four categories. She additionally ranked fourth in the NSIC in both total blocks and blocks/game average, thanks to her 18 total in 14 games this season. Kilboten didn't just impress with her defense play, though, as she was a multifaceted force for the Huskies in 2020-21. At the end of the regular season, Kilboten averaged an impressive 10.9 points, and scored in double-digits in the final eight games on St. Cloud State's schedule. She additionally led the team in rebounds in the final four games of 2020-21 and was named to the NSIC / Sanford Health All-Tournament team for the second straight year.
2019-20: Kilboten had another huge season for the Huskies, earning Second Team All-NSIC honors for her offensive and defensive prowess. A stalwart defensively for St. Cloud State, Kilboten's offensive game came to life her junior season, as she was one of five starters to average double-digits in points per game during the regular season. The junior appeared and started all 30 games for the Huskies, scoring 391 (13.0/game) points while pulling in a team-leading 228 rebounds (7.6/game) with 32 assists, 49 blocks and 28 steals for St. Cloud State. During the regular season, Kilboten led the Huskies in total rebounds (194), rebounds per game (7.5), defensive rebounds (148), offensive rebounds (46) and blocks (42) and was even better in conference play, as she was fourth in the conference in rebounds per game (8.0) and finished fifth in the conference field goal percentage (.490). Kilboten was named MVP of the NSIC/Sanford Health Tournament after leading St. Cloud State to its first conference title since the 2008-09 season and set a career high in points (28) in a regular season win over MSU-Moorhead.
2018-19: As a sophomore, Kilboten started all 29 games for the Huskies and made a huge impact both offensively and defensively. She was named to the NSIC's All-Defensive team after leading the conference in total blocks (56) and blocks per game (2.4) at the end of the regular season. She concluded the year with a team and conference leading 62 blocks while also dominating on the boards as well, as she led the team with 196 rebounds at the end of the season. Offensively, Kilboten led the team in overall field goal percentage (.452) and scored 287 points to average 9.9 a game. She scored a career-high 20 points in a loss to MSU-Moorhead late in the season, pulled in a career-high 14 rebounds in a win over SMSU, and recorded three double-doubles in 2018-19 (vs. SMSU, Augustana and MSU).
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2017-18: Appeared in each of the Huskies' 27 games as a freshman... Charted 107 points while averaging just under 15 minutes per game... Averaged 3.6 rebounds per game while also leading the team in blocks with 22... Also collected 15 steals and 12 assists.
Prior to SCSU: Played basketball at Eau Claire North High School…was a Third Team All-State selection as a junior for the Huskies…earned Second Team Big Rivers All-Conference distinction in each of her last three seasons …named to the All-Tournament Team at Oshkosh Holiday Tournament in each of her final two seasons...played for the club team the Minnesota Stars for five years.
Personal: The daughter of Sean and Kari Kilboten…majoring in elementary education...enjoys playing sand volleyball with her free time.
2020-21: Kilboten earned Second Team All-Conference honors for the second consecutive season after yet another year as a top forward for the Huskies. A defensive stalwart for St. Cloud State, Kilboten led the team in rebounds (89), rebounding average (6.4) and both offensive (29) and defensive (60) rebounds at the end of the regular season and ranked top-15 in the NSIC in all four categories. She additionally ranked fourth in the NSIC in both total blocks and blocks/game average, thanks to her 18 total in 14 games this season. Kilboten didn't just impress with her defense play, though, as she was a multifaceted force for the Huskies in 2020-21. At the end of the regular season, Kilboten averaged an impressive 10.9 points, and scored in double-digits in the final eight games on St. Cloud State's schedule. She additionally led the team in rebounds in the final four games of 2020-21 and was named to the NSIC / Sanford Health All-Tournament team for the second straight year.
2019-20: Kilboten had another huge season for the Huskies, earning Second Team All-NSIC honors for her offensive and defensive prowess. A stalwart defensively for St. Cloud State, Kilboten's offensive game came to life her junior season, as she was one of five starters to average double-digits in points per game during the regular season. The junior appeared and started all 30 games for the Huskies, scoring 391 (13.0/game) points while pulling in a team-leading 228 rebounds (7.6/game) with 32 assists, 49 blocks and 28 steals for St. Cloud State. During the regular season, Kilboten led the Huskies in total rebounds (194), rebounds per game (7.5), defensive rebounds (148), offensive rebounds (46) and blocks (42) and was even better in conference play, as she was fourth in the conference in rebounds per game (8.0) and finished fifth in the conference field goal percentage (.490). Kilboten was named MVP of the NSIC/Sanford Health Tournament after leading St. Cloud State to its first conference title since the 2008-09 season and set a career high in points (28) in a regular season win over MSU-Moorhead.
2018-19: As a sophomore, Kilboten started all 29 games for the Huskies and made a huge impact both offensively and defensively. She was named to the NSIC's All-Defensive team after leading the conference in total blocks (56) and blocks per game (2.4) at the end of the regular season. She concluded the year with a team and conference leading 62 blocks while also dominating on the boards as well, as she led the team with 196 rebounds at the end of the season. Offensively, Kilboten led the team in overall field goal percentage (.452) and scored 287 points to average 9.9 a game. She scored a career-high 20 points in a loss to MSU-Moorhead late in the season, pulled in a career-high 14 rebounds in a win over SMSU, and recorded three double-doubles in 2018-19 (vs. SMSU, Augustana and MSU).
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2017-18: Appeared in each of the Huskies' 27 games as a freshman... Charted 107 points while averaging just under 15 minutes per game... Averaged 3.6 rebounds per game while also leading the team in blocks with 22... Also collected 15 steals and 12 assists.
Prior to SCSU: Played basketball at Eau Claire North High School…was a Third Team All-State selection as a junior for the Huskies…earned Second Team Big Rivers All-Conference distinction in each of her last three seasons …named to the All-Tournament Team at Oshkosh Holiday Tournament in each of her final two seasons...played for the club team the Minnesota Stars for five years.
Personal: The daughter of Sean and Kari Kilboten…majoring in elementary education...enjoys playing sand volleyball with her free time.
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