Bell was instrumental in the Yellowjackets shutout streak, which, dating back to last year, ended at just over 600 minutes when they allowed a goal late in a 1-0 loss to University of Minnesota-Morris on Sept. 6. He was a defensive leader in a 7-0 win over St. Mary’s University (Minn.) on Sept. 11, and in a 2-1 loss to Viterbo University (Wis.) on Sept. 12.
Also nominated:
UW-Oshkosh, Jesse Klein, Junior, Defender, Burnsville, Minn.
UW-Platteville, Ryan McElmeel, Junior, Midfielder, Naperville, Ill. (Neuqua Valley)
UW-Whitewater, Matt Mikesell, Sophomore, Goalkeeper, Waukesha, Wis. (Kettle Moraine)