Gannon University Athletics

Nelson is a returning starter… enters the season eighth all-time at Gannon in sprint-offs (13), 13th in earned kick-outs (35) and 18th in goals (46) … is also a member of the Gannon swim team.

2010: Finished the season with five goals on 16 shots … lead the team in spint-offs (11) … recorded nine earned kick-outs, eight assists and six steals … scored twice during a 9-6 win over Washington & Jefferson … netted two goals during a 14-1 win over Salem International.

2009: Finished the season with 33 goals on 65 shots ...finished fifth on the team in steals (37) and third in earned kick-outs (18) ... named to the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPA) Men's Water Polo All-Academic “Excellent” team reserved for cumulative GPAs between 3.20 and 3.40 ... enjoyed a breakout game against Penn State Behrend, scoring four goals in the 25-12 victory ... recorded a hat trick in all three games against Penn State Behrend, totaling 11 goals ... finished with five hat tricks for the season ... had a career-high five goals against Mercyhurst at the CWPA Southern Division Championships ... 17 of his 33 goals came during the final seven games of the season.

2008: Recorded eight goals, six assists, and 20 steals as a true freshman … named to the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPA) Men’s Water Polo All-Academic “Outstanding” team, which is reserved for student-athletes with cumulative grade-point averages between 3.71 and 4.00 … scored his first two career goals during a 14-7 victory against Lindenwood (Mo.) in the season-opening match at the U.S. Naval Academy Tournament … netted multiple goals in a match twice … added two goals during a 14-7 victory against Penn State Behrend … produced a goal at NCAA Division I Fordham … scored against Washington & Jefferson in the CWPA Southern Division Championships seventh-place match.

High School: Played for head coaches Tim Caldwell and Keith Dombkowski at Homewood-Flossmoor (Ill.) High School ... named Homewood-Flossmoor’s Student-Athlete of the Year as a senior … earned all-america honors during his final season … was a three-time all-sectional, two-time all-conference, and two-time all-state selection … named team MVP as a senior and team’s most improved player as a sophomore … was a two-sport athlete, winning the sectional swimming championship in the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard freestyle as a junior.

Personal: Sports Management & Marketing major ... has one brother … son of Suzanne and Timothy Nelson.

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Year	Goals	Assists	Shots	Steals	Earned KO	KO	Turnovers	Sprint-Offs	Field Saves
2008	8	6	20	20	8	6	10	0	1
2009	33	12	65	23	18	15	30	2	4
2010	5	8	16	6	9	5	14	11	2
Career	46	46	101	49	35	26	54	13	7