UCCS Athletics

2000: Her .288 hitting percentage was the best mark in school history, surpassing Eliza Hoerner's .270 in 1999 ... named team MVP ... led team, was ranked second in the RMAC and 36th in the nation in kills/game with 4.57 ... set a school record for kills in a single match by tallying 30 against Western State ... was named to the All-RMAC Second Team.

Before UCCS: Transfer from Murray State University ... member of the Ohio valley Conference All-Newcomer Team ... named Freshman of the Week by the OVC ... No. 2 in kills (304) and digs (294) and No. 1 in service aces (45) for MSU in 1999 ... led the team in kills (349) and was second in hitting percentage (.208) in 1998 ... all-state selection at Rampart ... led RHS to the Colorado State Championship.

Personal: Majoring in marketing ... enjoys playing cards and dominoes ... has one brother, Michael ... parents are Michael and Patricia Nelson ... born Oct. 7, 1980.