2026 Softball Roster
Jersey Number 17
Ava Nelson
- Position:
- Pitcher
- Height:
- 5-8
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Boonsboro
- Hometown:
- Keedysville, Md.
2026 (Sophomore)
- Appeared in 22 games with three starts, tossing 41.2 innings
- Finished with a 2-1 record, earning her first collegiate victory against Lincoln (Pa.) (03/11)
- Recorded 18 strikeouts on the season, with a single-game high coming against East Stroudsburg (04/17)
2025 (Freshman)
- Appeared in four games with one start, tossing 2.1 frames on the season
High School
- Lettered in softball all four seasons
- Compiled a 27-4 record in the circle including a 12-0 mark in her senior season
- Led Boonsboro to the region 1A championship three times (2021, 2022, 2024) and a state finalist appearance in 2024
- Named Second-Team All-CMC as a pitcher in 2023 & 2024
About the Marauder
- Why Millersville: I chose Millersville because I loved the campus, and the team dynamic was exactly what I was looking for. The first time I met the team, I knew this was where I wanted to be.
- Off-the-court/field/track/pool/mat/course hobbies: Hanging out with friends and shopping
- Hidden talent: Singing
- Interesting summer job: Physical Therapy Tech
- Favorite professional athlete: Ilona Maher
- Favorite series to binge watch: Law and Order
- Pregame ritual: Listening to hype music and positive self talk
Personal
- Daughter of Aaron and Amy
- Father, Aaron, graduated West Virginia University while mother Amy earned her Master's from the University of Maryland, Baltimore
- Majoring in Sports Medicine
Highlights: Millersville Softball vs. Shepherd University (May 2, 2026)
Sunday, May 03
Highlights: Millersville Softball vs. Holy Family DH (April 23, 2026)
Thursday, April 23
Highlights: Millersville Softball vs. West Chester University DH (April 21, 2026)
Tuesday, April 21
Highlights: Millersville Softball vs. Bloomsburg (April 18 2026)
Saturday, April 18
