In two matches during the weekend, Heltne recorded two No. 1 singles victories against conference opponents, helping the Blugolds to two team wins. Against UW-Stevens Point on Oct. 5, a match the Blugolds won 9-0, Heltne secured a 6-1, 6-1 win over Rachel Brown. In an 8-1 victory against UW-Oshkosh on Oct. 6, she beat Preslee Nolte 6-3, 7-6. For the season, Heltne is 8-1 in dual competitions at No. 1 singles, winning eight straight.
Also nominated:
UW-La Crosse, Andrea Vivian, Senior, Green Bay, Wis. (Southwest)
UW-Oshkosh, Karlie Laveau, Sophomore, Waukesha, Wis. (South)
UW-Stout, Kelsey Pedersen, Freshman, Lake Elmo, Minn. (Stillwater)
UW-Whitewater, Abby Day, Junior, Hartford, Wis.