University of New England Athletics

Field hockey goalie Ayla Nelson has been chosen University of New England Athlete of the Month for October.

Nelson, a junior from Auburn, Mass., was outstanding in goal during the month, as the Nor'easters posted a perfect 9-0 mark. She recorded shutouts in six of those games, with a save percentage of .902 and a 0.55 goals against average.

She made a season-high 12 saves in a 1-0 victory over Colby College on Oct. 20, and helped UNE notch first-ever wins over UMaine Farmington and New England College.