Smiley needed just 1:38 to record a win by fall over UW-Oshkosh’s Mike Baumann. The pin was his fourth of the year as Smiley improved to 8-1 on the season.
Other Nominees:
B.J. Duffin: Duffin recorded his first goal of the season to help the No. 1 Pointers improve to 8-0-2. On Friday, Duffin got the scoring started against Nichols, finding the upper corner of the net off a backhand shot in the first period. He assisted on another goal early in the third to put the game away for the Pointers in a 5-2 win.
Carly Cerrato: Cerrato led UWSP in scoring with 14 points at No. 4 St. Thomas on Sunday. She nailed 4-of-8 three-point attempts, one shy of her career high. Cerrato also contributed a steal, an assist and a rebound while not committing a turnover in 29 minutes.
Brett Tauber: Tauber recorded his first double-double of the year and helped UWSP to a comfortable win over Edgewood on Saturday to improve to 3-0. He led all players with 11 rebounds in the game, seven of the defensive end and four off the offensive glass. Tauber also poured in 10 points, including a perfect 2-for-2 at the free throw line. The double-double for Tauber was his first since 1/6/18 at UW-Stout when he had 12 boards and 11 points.