Hall of Fame
Nelson-O'Keefe was arguably Radford's first superstar in women's tennis, helping the Highlanders earn a national reputation in the early 1980's. She played No. 1 singles during each of her four years at RU, compiling a 91-34 career record. Nelson-O'Keefe led the RU squad to the 1984 NCAA Division II National Tennis Tournament, posting a 23-11 singles record in helping the Highlanders to a 21-7 overall mark. She competed in singles in the 1984 national tournament, reaching the final 16. Nelson-O'Keefe captured the Virginia State Division II Tennis title as a freshman in 1981 and gained a spot in the AIAW Region II, Division II Championship. Nelson graduated with a degree in business/marketing in 1984.
