Paladino reached the semifinals of the 125 bracket by going 2-0 on Friday at the NCAA Upper Midwest Regional. He won his opening match by a 17-2 tech fall. Then in the quarterfinals, he won by a 9-6 decision. On Saturday, Paladino won out in the 125 bracket at the NCAA Upper Midwest Regional and will represent the Pointers at the NCAA Championships next month.
Other Nominees
Fletcher Anderson, Men's Hockey
Anderson scored twice in the first semifinal game against UW-Stout on Friday. He scored 4:34 into the first period to put the Pointers up 1-0. Anderson then scored an empty net goal in the third period to put the Pointers up 4-2. Anderson also picked up an assist in the game. On Saturday, Anderson scored a goal and picked up an assist to secure the Pointers a spot in the WIAC Championship game next weekend.
Connor Paullin, Men's Tennis
In singles action, Paullin won at No. 2 by a 6-3, 6-2 score against Milwaukee Area Technical College on Saturday. With Hayden Schreier, Paullin took No. 2 doubles by an 8-6 final.
