Nelson went 2-0 with a 0.64 earned run average in two appearances during the week. She earned the victory in UW-La Crosse's 5-2 win over UW-Stout on April 8, pitching 7.0 innings, allowing six hits and two runs (one earned). Nelson then picked up the victory in the Eagles' 9-4 win at UW-Platteville on April 13, going 4.0 innings in relief. She allowed three hits with two strikeouts.
Also nominated:
UW-Stevens Point, Michelle Jones, Senior, Righthanded Pitcher, Madison, Wis. (LaFollette)
UW-Stout, Tori Workman, Freshman, Righthanded Pitcher, Prior Lake, Minn.
UW-Whitewater, Katie Boyle, Senior, Righthanded Pitcher, Greendale, Wis. (Thomas More)