Western Illinois University Athletics

Career Highlights
2009 (sophomore season): Made three starts in 17 appearances... recorded a hit in her first start of the year in the 8-3 win over IUPUI at the Country Inn and Suites Softball Invitational... hit a two-RBI double to lift the Westerwinds over Southern Utah, 14-5, in eight innings on April 10... helped her team set the school record for most runs scored in a season (270) and most RBIs in a season (243)... named to The Summit League Winter-Spring Academic All-Conference Team... selected to The Summit League Commissioner's List of Academic Excellence.
Game-by-Game Stats

2008 (freshman season): Played in 14 games and made 10 starts... registered her first hit and RBI for the Westerwinds against Kansas on March 10... had an RBI-single against Wichita State on March 11... drove in a season-high three runs in the 17-2 defeat of IPFW in The Summit League Tournament title game... recorded a 1.000 fielding percentage with 60 putouts, seven assists and no errors... received academic all-league honors and NFCA academic recognition for earning a 3.795 GPA... received Summit League Winter/Spring Academic All-League Team honors.
Game-by-Game Stats

High School
Named to the all-state third-team, all-Mississippi Athletic Conference second-team, all-Hawkeye team and all-district team during her senior season... was named to the all-State honorable mention team and the all-MAC second-team during junior campaign... was a four-year member of the honor roll... played at the varsity level all four years... also played volleyball and was a swimmer.

Personal
Born July 22, 1989... daughter of Cheryl and Everett Nelson... majoring in pre-business marketing... nickname is Nana.

In Van Vlymen’s Words
“Anna proved to be clutch for us last season both behind the plate and at the plate. She has continued to improve in all aspects and will prove to be a spark off the bench for us. Anna is a very determined player and will do whatever is needed for this team.”

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