Beres went 6-1 with three saves in 10 appearances. She compiled a 1.72 earned run average with nine walks and 44 strikeouts in 40.2 innings. Beres earned victories over Augsburg College (Minn.), Hamline University (Minn.), Sul Ross State University (Texas), Central College (Iowa), Nazareth College (N.Y.) and Carleton College (Minn.). She also picked up saves versus Hamline, Edgewood College (Wis.) and North Central College (Ill.).
Also nominated:
UW-Oshkosh, Courtney Wautier, Junior, Righthanded Pitcher, Brussels, Wis. (Southern Door)
UW-Platteville, Melissa Anderson, Junior, Righthanded Pitcher, Schaumburg, Ill.
UW-River Falls, Rose Tusa, Senior, Righthanded Pitcher, Roseville, Minn. (St. Anthony)
UW-Stout, Laura Vanderhoof, Sophomore, Righthanded Pitcher, Mankato, Minn. (West)