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Georgia Southern University Athletics

2023-24 Track & Field/XC Roster

AJ Henderson - Georgia Southern Athletics
AJ Henderson - Georgia Southern Athletics
AJ Henderson - Georgia Southern Athletics

Nia Hence

  • Position Sprints
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Fayetteville, Ga.
  • High School Fayette County

Biography

HONORS AND AWARDS
GS Dean’s List Spring 2023
2022-23 Sun Belt Conference Academic Commissioner's List

Sophomore (2023-24) – Indoor: Competed in three events • Ran a personal best in the 60 meter with a time of 7.67 at the Bulldog Open • Recorded a personal best in the 300 meter with a time of 43.55 at the Gamecock Opener Outdoor: Competed in six events • Set a personal best in the 100m with a time of 11.86 at the Sun Belt Outdoor Championships • Time of 45.86 in the 400m at the SBC Outdoor Championships placed her sixth overall.

Freshman (2022-23) – Indoor: Competed in two meets • Best time in the 60 was 7.89 at the Carolina Challenge • Best time in the 100 was 12.15 at the Spec Towns Invite • Best time in the 200 was 25.71 in the Spec Towns Invite • Outdoor: Competed in three meets • Best 200 time was 26.32 at the USC Open • Best 100 time was 12.21 at the Sun Belt Outdoor Championship.

Prep: Lettered four years for Coach Ebonie Ogletree at Fayette County High School • Placed fifth in the 200m, seventh in the 100m, fourth in 4x200 (anchor leg), fifth in 4x100 (anchor leg) at 2022 GHSA AAAA State Championships meet • Personal bests: 100 - 12.08, 200 - 24.99. 

Personal: Born April 6, in Riverdale, Georgia • The daughter of Eric and Patriece Hence • Has a sister, Imani, and a brother, Eric.

Major: Plans to major in public health.

Historical Player Information

  • 2022-23Freshman

    Sprints
  • 2023-24Sophomore

    Sprints