Temple University Athletics

2026 Field Hockey Roster

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Audrey Nelson
Jersey Number 14

Audrey Nelson

  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Position:
    Midfield
  • Height:
    5-8
  • Hometown:
    Newark, Del.
  • High School:
    Newark Charter School

Background

  • Four-year standout at Newark Charter School who helped the team win conference championships in three of her four seasons
  • Senior (2025): Led the state in goals, served as team captain and earned First Team All-Conference, First Team All-State, DIAA Division II Player of the Year, Delaware Online Athlete of the Week and True Patriot Award honors
  • Junior (2024): Totaled 19 goals and a team-high 16 assists while earning First Team All-Conference, First Team All-State and Delaware Online Athlete of the Week honors; helped team finish 15-0 and win a conference championship
  • Sophomore (2023): Totaled 17 goals and 13 assists while earning First Team All-Conference and First Team All-State honors; helped team finish 16-2, win a conference championship and finish as state runner-up
  • Freshman (2022): Started as a freshman and totaled nine goals and six assists while earning Second Team All-Conference honors; helped team finish 12-4-1


Club

  • Played club field hockey for the Delaware Sharks
  • Also competed as a Winter Escape guest player for Oranje
  • Participated in Nexus Championships, National Club Championships, National Indoor Tournament events and USA Field Hockey Festival
  • Won a gold medal at the AAU Junior Olympics at Wake Forest
  • Won the Shooting Star U16 Championship Pool E
  • Helped team win NIT U14 Pool O


Personal

  • Chose Temple because of the players, coaches, team environment, academic-athletic balance and opportunities in Philadelphia
  • Uncle, Jeffery Smith, played baseball at Delaware
  • Second cousin, Greg Waller, played lacrosse Princeton and won an NCAA Championship
  • Favorite professional athlete is Jalen Hurts
  • Favorite movie is The Choice
  • Favorite professional team is the Philadelphia Eagles
  • Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and earned the Seal of Biliteracy
  • Career interests include owning a business, commercial real estate, marketing and international business
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