Nilsen is a sophomore from Tuscon, Ariz. He won medalist honors at the 2018 Battlin’ Bears Invitational played in Billings, Mont. at the Yegen Golf Club.
Nilsen shot an 16-under par 197 (66-62-69) at the final regular season conference tournament of the season. His second round 62 was the lowest round of the tournament and also a school and conference record low score.