University of Texas Arlington Athletics

CAREER OVERVIEW (2021-PRESENT)
Nelson joins the Lady Mavs after spending the past three season as a member of the Stephen F. Austin team where she averaged 4.9 points and 4.7 rebounds across 71 games (26 starts).
 
AS A JUNIOR AT STEPHEN F. AUSTIN (2023-24)
Averaged 7.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and a little over one block across 26 games (25 starts) … Averaged 24.6 minutes per contest … Shot 89-of-226 (.394) from the floor and 17-of-23 (.739) from the foul line … Recorded a career high of 21 points while tying her career high in rebounds with 15 against UTRGV (1/4) … Dished out a career high seven assists at UTRGV (2/8) … Swiped a career high three steals against UNT-Dallas (12/30) … Season high four blocks against Utah Tech (1/11).
 
AS A SOPHOMORE AT STEPHEN F. AUSTIN (2022-23)
Averaged 3.9 points and 4.0 rebounds across 26 games … Averaged 12.4 minutes per game … Shot 42-of-96 (.438) from the floor and 11-of-18 (.611) from the foul line … Posted a double double on a season high 15 points and career high 15 rebounds in 26 minutes against UTRGV (2/9).
 
AS A FRESHMAN AT STEPHEN F. AUSTIN (2021-22)
Averaged 2.2 points and 2.0 rebounds across 19 games (1 start) … Averaged 5.1 minutes per game … Shot 18-of-34 (.529) from the floor and 3-of-6 (.500) from the foul line … Posted a season high 10 points against Arlington Baptist (11/20) … Grabbed a season high 11 rebounds against Our Lady of the Lake (12/4) … Recorded a career high five blocks against Sam Houston (1/15).
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Nelson averaged 17.2 points and 10 rebounds coming out of high school … Once completed a triple-double (14 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists) … Guided her team to an impressive record over her four years at Hendrickson High School (124-24) … Was awarded numerous athletic awards in her decorated career, named the Central Texas Player of the Year by the Austin-American Statesman in 2021 … Other accolades include 3x UIL All-Region, UIL All-State Team, and District MVP.
 
PERSONAL
Born June 30, 2003 … Daughter of David and Ava Nelson … Has two siblings, David and Asia … Psychology major.

UPDATED: 8/8/24