On November 5, 2013, she made her collegiate debut recording 14 pts, 6 Rebounds, 4 Assists and 2 blocks in a 98–57 win over Lewis University.

[7] She ended that season as an Honorable Mention for a spot on the WBCA All American Team and on the AP All American Team [5] In her Senior Season Coffey Broke the NU Records for most Consecutive Games scoring in Double Figures, Total Rebounds, Free Throws Made, Free Throw Attempts and FGA in a career.

[8] Nia Coffey ended her career as the first Player in NU history to make the All Big Ten First Team (Coaches) in all 4 years of playing.

She made her debut on May 13, 2017, in the season opener against the New York Liberty[10] On May 27, 2018, she scored her career high of 23 points in a 98–103 loss against the Seattle Storm.

[14] On March 4, 2021, Coffey was signed to the Los Angeles Sparks[15] On June 1, 2021, she got a career-high 6 blocks in a game against the Dallas Wings[16] This season Coffey scored a Career High 8.3 PPG and also received a career high in minutes.