Nelson named NSCAA College Scholar First Team All-West Region

GOLDEN, Colo. – Colorado School of Mines’ Jeff Nelson has been named National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) College Scholar First Team All-West Region, as announced today by the NSCAA.

Nelson, a senior forward from Laramie, Wyo. (Laramie H.S.), was a First Team Academic All-RMAC selection in 2009. A geological engineering major with a 3.611 cumulative grade point average, Nelson earned CoSIDA/ ESPN the Magazine Second Team Academic All-District honors. For his efforts on the field, Nelson garnered First Team All-RMAC accolades for the 2009 season. A First Team Daktronics and NSCAA All-Central Region pick, Nelson led the team in both goals (12) and points (28). Nelson finished the 2009 season ranked second in the RMAC in game-winning goals (5) and fourth in points.

As a junior in 2008, Nelson played in all 20 matches and drew 17 starts. Nelson scored three goals (one game-winner) and garnered Daktronics First Team All-Central Region honors. Nelson was also named Second Team Academic All-RMAC.

In 2007, Nelson played and started all 22 matches tallying one assist and earned First Team Academic All-RMAC accolades. As a redshirt freshman in 2006, Nelson appeared in nine matches.

The Orediggers finished the 2009 season ranked 18th in the final Division II National Poll. CSM earned a bid to the 2009 NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Championships for the second time in program history and finished the season with a record of 15-3-4 overall and 11-2-1 in RMAC play.

For more information about Colorado School of Mines Athletics, please contact Assistant Sports Information Director Katie Simons at ksimons@mines.edu.

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