Nelis helped Sacred Heart to a pair of 3-0 conference wins on the weekend over Saint Francis U and Robert Morris as the Pioneers improved to 4-0 in conference play. She averaged 3.67 digs per set on the week, including 4.5 per set in the two NEC wins. Nelis tallied 12 digs against defending NEC champion Robert Morris and 15 more versus Saint Francis U. She also contributed three service aces in the win over the Colonials, and recorded eight kills and a .412 hitting percentage against the Red Flash.