IRVINE, Calif. – This week's PacWest Women's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week is Dominican University of California senior Sarah Nelson. The awards is based on games played Dec. 29 - Jan. 4.
 
Nelson earned her second weekly defensive honor after her performance in Dominican's first-ever win over then first-place Academy of Art. She turned in a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds, plus with six blocks. All 13 of her rebounds came on the defensive end, as the Penguins limited the Urban Knights to just four second-chance points in the second half. Nelson continues to lead the nation in blocks per game (5.3) and is tied for second in total blocks (53).

In addition to her two Defensive Player of the Week accolades, Nelson this season has also earned USBWA Division II National Player of the Week and PacWest Women's Basketball Player of the Week honors. Already the Pegnuins' all-time leading rebounder and shot blocker in the Division II era, Nelson is averaging 11.0 rebounds and 5.3 blocks per game to go with her 12.3 points per game this season.