Drake University Athletics

2008 - Played in all 19 games for the Bulldogs with 17 starts...finished fourth on the squad in goals (2), shots (23) and shots on goal (10) en route to collecting honorable mention All-MVC honors...started all six league contests and posted a pair of assists...contributed assist on game-winning goal in Drake’s 1-0 victory over Evansville...also added assists versus Iowa State and Indiana State. 2007 - Emerged as one of Drake’s top defenders, starting in all 18 games played...earned All-MVC honorable-mention honors...helped lead the defensive unit in three shutouts. 2006 - Played in 10 matches, contributing one assist against South Dakota State. High School - Four-year starter at Carroll High School, captaining team to two straight appearances in Texas Class 5A state quarterfinal round...named 2006 Regional Championship MVP...named to 2006 Texas All-Region Team...2006 District MVP...2006 Dallas  Morning News All-Area second team...two-time Fort Worth Star Telegram super team...led team to 2004 Bi-District and 2003 district crowns.  Other - Played club soccer for the Texas Longhorns and DFW Tejanos, who were state cup finalists...played club soccer for the So. Cal Blues in summer of 2007 who were the Cal South U-19 State Cup finalists in Region IV...played for West Coast FC in Women’s Premier Soccer League this past summer. Personal - Born Jan. 24, 1988...magazine major...daughter of Mike and Kathy Nelson...named to Dean’s List...Drake Presidential Scholar recipient.