SJ Nelson (3/10/2026) - Athlete Awards - Aurora University Athletics

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Athletes of the Week

SJ Nelson

Award

Athletes of the Week
Week Of

3/10/2026
Sport

Men's Volleyball
Bio

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Aurora University Athletics in conjunction with BSN Sports proudly announces the recipients of the BSN Spartan Athletes of the Week award. The honors are earned based on the student-athletes performances on their respective playing surface the previous week.

This week's honors go to AU student-athlete, junior SJ Nelson of men's volleyball.

SJ Nelson, men's volleyball -
Nelson earned the honor after he led Aurora to a pair of big wins, both on the road 3-2 wins over Benedictine and #7 UC Santa Cruz in California. Nelson had 36 kills, 3.6 per set with 17 in the win over Benedictine and 19 in the win over Santa Cruz. He added three aces on the week and collected a double-double against Benedictine when he added 16 digs.

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