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UNLV’s Nielsen wins weekly MWC honor

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003 | 9:14 a.m.

UNLV sophomore outfielder Eric Nielsen was named the Mountain West Conference Player of the Week on Monday.

Nielsen, a graduate of Silverado High, posted an .833 batting average last week as the Rebels swept the College of Charleston, 10-6, 15-6, 13-9. In two games, Nielsen was 5-for-6 from the plate with three doubles, two RBI and a home run.

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