Sophomore Tayler Hoag (right) placed third in the tournament while junior Bailey Hopper finished tied at 19th.

Sophomore Tayler Hoag (right) placed third in the tournament while junior Bailey Hopper finished tied at 19th.
Sophomore Tayler Hoag (right) placed third in the tournament while junior Bailey Hopper finished tied at 19th.
Sophomore Tayler Hoag (right) placed third in the tournament while junior Bailey Hopper finished tied at 19th.
Nichols is investigating proteins linked to inflammation in the brain that occurs as part of the neurodegenerative disease.