Mankato West High School standout Carly Nelson’s collegiate team wins game in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship on Friday, May 16

Carly Nelson

By SC Minnesota News

May 17, 2025

On Friday, May 16, former Mankato West High School standout Carly Nelson’s current collegiate team the Bethany Lutheran Vikings won 1-0 against the Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie Wolves in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship.

The game took place at Inspiration Field at 4 p.m. and was the first matchup against the Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie Wolves in the tournament.

The Bethany Lutheran Vikings’ next game will take place on Saturday, May 17 at 11 a.m. at Inspiration Field.

Carly Nelson

First baseman

Junior

5′7″

Hometown: Lake Crystal

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