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Olivia comes to Butte after finishing her junior college career Utah State Eastern University in Price, Utah. She was a two-year starter for a Lady Eagles team that went 43-16 during her two years. Olivia shot 47% from the field while providing terrific defense in the paint. Olivia was also awarded the 2023-2024 Women’s Basketball Academic Athlete of the Year as well as the 2023-2024 Overall Academic Athlete of the year at USEU.
 
Olivia, a Wyoming native, graduated from Kemmerer High School in 2022 as the valedictorian. She was All-Conference three years as well as All-State two years for basketball. Olivia played in the Wyoming vs Montana All-Star basketball game as well as the Wyoming North vs South All-Star game. She also lettered in volleyball, track, and golf.


Olivia is the daughter of Chad and Jennifer Nielson. She will be majoring in Civil Engineering.
 
Coach Graham: "Our players absolutely loved Olivia when she came on her visit. She fit right in with our team instantly. Not only did she impress our players on the court, she impressed them even more off the court. After overcoming an injury during the season, Olivia continued to gain momentum as an impact player. She helps checks a lot of the boxes of what we need to be successful. The engineering offerings Montana Tech provides will set Olivia up for tremendous success the rest of her life. Olivia will also have the opportunity to experience the numerous outdoor recreational and golfing opportunities Butte and its surrounding areas provide.”