Niki Kates
| Year: | Fr. |
| Hometown: | Truckee, California |
| High School: | Forest Charter School |
| Events: | Backstroke/Butterfly |
| Major: | Undecided |
Enters her freshman season with the Bearcats as a backstroke and butterfly swimmer ... Holds school records in the 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay at Forest Charter School in California ... Earned 2nd place in the State Championship meet in the 100 Backstroke ... Was a member of the National Honors Society ... Graduated on the Honor Roll and the Dean's List ... Is undecided regarding her major ... Daughter of Daniel and Pamela Kates.
2016-17 Top Marks | |||
| 50 Freestyle SCY | 28.18 | Sprint Pentathlon | 10/28/2016 |
| 100 Freestyle SCY | 1:02.38 | Whitman vs Willamette | 11/4/2016 |
| 100 Backstroke SCY | 59.74 | NWC Swimming Championships | 2/11/2017 |
| 200 Backstroke SCY | 2:09.80 | NWC Swimming Championships | 2/12/2017 |
| 100 Butterfly SCY | 1:06.22 | Whitworth vs Willamette | 11/3/2016 |
| 100 Individual Medley SCY | 1:06.47 | Sprint Pentathlon | 10/28/2016 |
| 200 Individual Medley SCY | 2:15.21 | NWC Swimming Championships | 2/10/2017 |
| 400 Individual Medley SCY | 5:11.11 | Willamette v UPS 11.12.16 | 11/12/2016 |
