Beres went 3-0 to open the season. She pitched 18.2 innings, allowing 16 hits. Beres had 14 strikeouts and one walk. She beat Loras College (Iowa), Bethel University (Minn.) and College of St. Scholastica (Minn.).
Also nominated:
UW-Oshkosh, Courtney Wautier, Sophomore, Righthanded Pitcher, Brussels, Wis. (Southern Door)
UW-Platteville, Melissa Anderson, Sophomore, Righthanded Pitcher, Schaumburg, Ill.
UW-River Falls, Jamie Klein, Junior, Righthanded Pitcher, Elk River, Minn.
UW-Stevens Point, Sara Babbitts, Freshman, Righthanded Pitcher, Green Bay, Wis. (Ashwaubenon)
UW-Stout, Tara Kimberly, Junior, Righthanded Pitcher, Baldwin, Wis. (Baldwin-Woodville)
UW-Superior, Kalli Kucharyski, Senior, Pitcher, Superior, Wis.