Laura Nielson

Position:
Center
Height:
6-2
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Willmar, Minn.

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

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.