Upcoming Event: Women's Basketball versus Augustana (Exhibition) on October 29, 2025
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Women's Basketball
vs Augustana (Exhibition)
South Dakota State University Athletics
2007-08 Women's Basketball Roster
Nielson, Laura
Jersey Number 52
Laura Nielson
- Position:
- Center
- Height:
- 6-2
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Willmar, Minn.
Bio
Laura will vie for an expanded role in the post for the Jackrabbits during the 2007-08 campaign.
2006-07
Battled early season injury to appear in 22 games, including each of the last 13 games for the Jackrabbits ... averaged about 9.5 minutes per game ... scored season-best 14 points while logging season-high 18 minutes against Texas-Pan American, a game in which she was 5-of-6 from the field and 4-for-4 at the line (2/15) ... also grabbed seven rebounds versus UTPA ... made lone field goal attempt in 17 minutes of action at Western Kentucky (1/7) ... pulled down four offensive rebounds and five total versus NJIT (2/8)made key baskets on both of her field goal attempts in Jackrabbit WNIT victory over Indiana (3/22).
High School
High School
Put together impressive athletic and academic credentials at Willmar Senior High School ... five-time letterwinner and four-time all-Central Lakes Conference selection after averaging 17 points and nine rebounds per game under the direction of coach Brad Atchison ... earned first-team all-state honors from the Minnesota Basketball News in 2004, then was a second-team selection in 2005 and 2006 ... also earned all-state recognition from the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association three times (2004, 2005, 2006) and honorable mention honors from The Associated Press in 2005 and 2006 ... three-time honoree on the West Central Tribune All-Area Team ... selected to play in the Minnesota Coaches Association All-Star Game ... named to the all-tournament team at 2004 state tournament ... also lettered three times in volleyball and four times in softball ... academic all-state selection in basketball, volleyball and softball.
Women's Basketball Postgame Press Conference vs UConn (03.24.2025)
Tuesday, March 25
Women's Basketball Highlights vs UConn (03.24.2025)
Tuesday, March 25
Women's Basketball Pregame Press Conference (03.23.2025)
Sunday, March 23
Women's Basketball Postgame Press Conference vs Oklahoma State (03.22.2025)
Saturday, March 22
