Nelson Places on MASCAC All-Conference Second Team

Westfield, Mass. – Westfield State sophomore defensive lineman Cade Nelson (Shrewsbury, Mass.) was selected to the MASCAC All-Conference Second Team-Defense for the 2021 season. He was one of eight defensive-linemen to be selected to the first and second teams.

In his first season as an Owl, Nelson contributed across multiple categories as he compiled 45 tackles, six tackles for loss, a sack, and a forced fumble. He also contributed effectively in special teams as well, blocking two field goal attempts.

Nelson amounted a season-high nine tackles in a hard-fought game against Mass. Maritime, and finished the season with five tackles, one tackle for loss, a forced fumble, and a blocked field goal in a winning effort against Fitchburg State. Nelson led all Westfield defensive linemen in tackles as well as tackles per game (4.5).