Nielsen, a senior forward, averaged 21.5 points and 10 rebounds as Simpson improved to 13-1 overall and 3-0 in the IIAC with wins over Luther (71-62 on Jan. 9) and Wartburg (66-57 on Jan. 12). She scored 21 points on 7-of-16 shooting, pulled down 12 rebounds, blocked four shots and had six steals in the win against the Norse for her fourth consecutive double-double. Against Wartburg, she scored 22 points and nine rebounds, coming within one rebound of extending her streak of double-doubles to five. (IIAC Female Athlete of the Week)
Special mention — Mollie Whiting, sr., PG, Dubuque; Katie Langmeier, jr., PF, Loras
