U's Nelson, Carter earn conference honors

Two Gophers football players were honored by the Big Ten on Monday for their performances against Purdue on Saturday.

Quarterback Philip Nelson was named co-freshman of the week after throwing for 246 yards and three touchdowns in his TCF Bank Stadium debut, a 44-28 victory over the Boilermakers. Cornerback Michael Carter was named co-defensive player of the week after tying a school record with six pass breakups and adding a 43-yard interception return for a touchdown in the third quarter.

Huskies women stranded by Sandy The St. Cloud State women's hockey team is stranded in Rhode Island, thanks to superstorm Sandy.

The Huskies were supposed to catch a flight out of Boston on Monday after playing a weekend series against Providence College.

But coach Jeff Giesen told KARE-TV that Boston's Logan Airport was shut down because of the approaching storm. Giesen said the team was thinking of taking a bus home, but roads were being closed.

So the 22 players and five staff members are stuck in their hotel rooms in Providence, R.I. The Huskies might not be able to catch a flight out of Boston until Thursday.

Giesen said the team is going to try to get some practice time at Providence and see if the college can help them do some laundry.

St. Cloud State's home opener is scheduled for Friday night against Ohio State.

U's Harms honored once again For the third time this season, Gophers senior volleyball player Katherine Harms has been named the Big Ten Conference's Player of the Week.

Harms, a 6-2 outside hitter from Albertville, led the Gophers in straight-set victories over Northwestern and Illinois. Against the Wildcats, Harms hit .485 with 19 kills on 33 attempts. Against the Illini, Harms had 17 kills on 37 swings and hit .405. In three sets, she accomplished a double-double with 17 kills and 12 digs.

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