Nahla Bigham

Class:
Freshman
Bats/Throws:
L/L
Height:
6-0
Hometown:
Concord, Va.
Position:
INF
Prev School:
Rustburg HS

Prep

Graduated from Rustburg High School
Four-time first team All-District
Two-time first team All-State
Named first team All-Region as a sophomore and junior, second team All-Region during senior year
Batted .466 with a .592 OBP and .897 slugging percentage as a sophomore, with six homers and 29 RBI
Posted a .438 batting average with a .514 OBP and .734 slugging percentage during junior year, slugging three homers and 24 RBI
Hit a career-high seven homers in 2025, driving is 20 runs while slashing .397/.446/.845
For career, posted 18 homers and 81 RBI
Also competed in high school volleyball
Played for Heart of Virginia Volleyball Club and Timberlake Volleyball Club

Personal

Daughter of Seth and Katie Bigham
Mother, Katie (Phillips) Bigham pitched for Liberty from 1996-99 and was inducted into the Liberty Athletics Hall of Fame in 2017
Sister, Eden Bigham, pitches at Virginia
Intends to major in respiratory therapy, with the goal to work in a hospital
Birthday is July 6

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I know that Liberty University is the right place for me because they have an awesome program with awesome coaches, and I have always dreamed of playing here. I also didn't want to travel far from home, so this was perfect for me!

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I always pray during the national anthem before the game starts. Doing this makes me feel like the game is in God's hands. Games are important to me, and I want to pray over all the players and myself before we start.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My grandma is always there for me and is always pushing me to be the best I can be and to work as hard as I can so that I continue to get better. She has always been my biggest supporter and continues to be.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When my team and I won the state championship in volleyball my freshman year!

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I’ve always had the same number since I was a kid.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My mom, Katie Bigham, played softball at Liberty University. My sister, Eden Bigham, is a senior who currently plays softball at the University of Virginia.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
I don't usually eat breakfast, but if I do it would be a sausage biscuit. For lunch I like to eat a sandwich or Chick-fil-A. For dinner, I love eating steak and fries.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Snapchat

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Taking walks or going hiking.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have four dogs: Luna, Gia, Cora, and Opie. I also have four chickens.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Cat Osterman

What is your favorite possession and why?
My favorite possession is my bracelet. It was given to me during a hard time by someone that means a lot to me.

What is your go-to karaoke song?
“Party in the USA” by Miley Cyrus

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Turks & Caicos, I think it is beautiful there and I always see influencers going there so I would love to be able to experience it for myself.