CORVALLIS, Ore. – Following wins in all three of her starts to begin her collegiate career, freshman right-handed pitcher Meehra Nelson was named Pac-12 Softball Freshman of the Week, the conference announced on Wednesday morning.
Nelson, who is 3-0 with a 0.98 ERA this season, helped hoist Oregon State to four wins in its opening week of action, including a six-inning victory over No. 18 Kentucky, 8-0. Against the Wildcats, Nelson dealt six scoreless innings, holding the Wildcats to two hits and a walk with five strikeouts.
Following the Beavers’ win over Kentucky in her first collegiate start, Nelson won her starts against each of CSUN and New Mexico in respective complete-game outings.