University of Detroit Mercy Athletics

2021
• Played in two games, one in net and one on the field for the Titans.
• Recorded one save in 4:47 minutes of playing time in net.
• Made collegiate debut in road win at Youngstown State (4/17) in net, posting one save.
• Earned Detroit Mercy Athletic Director Honor Roll accolades (3.0 GPA+).

High School
• A 2020 graduate of Lee's Summit North High School.
• Played lacrosse the Broncos under Steve Morgan and Madi Cline.
• Lettered in lacrosse for three seasons, while also competing in basketball.
• Earned the Heart of the Lion Award in lacrosse during 2017-18 season.
• Part of NHS Step Team, Orchestra, DECA, Speech & Debate in high school.

Personal
• Full name is MaKayla Rochelle Nelson.
• Daughter of Rhiannon Sampson & Kyle Nelson.
• Born in Kansas City, Mo.
• Her father attended Detroit Mercy.
• Chose University in part because of Business program and small class sizes.
• Major is Business Administration.