Mankato, Minn. ---  Minnesota State senior center Travis Nelson (Marion, Iowa) was listed as an Honorable Mention Preseason All-American by the Sporting News. 

Last season, Nelson averaged 13.9 points and 5.6 rebounds for the Mavericks, who finished the year with a 26-9 record. 

As a squad, Minnesota State was one of 34 team listed as a "Possible Breakthrough" team.

The Mavericks open the 2009-10 campaign Nov. 15 against Monmouth (Ill.) at 3 p.m.








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