Mixdorf won the high jump event at the UW-Platteville invitational Feb. 12. He had a jump of 6-9 3/4 (2.08 meters), just barely below the fieldhouse record. Mixdorf’s jump is currently the highest in the conference and fourth highest in the nation. With this jump, Mixdorf earned a NCAA provisional qualifying spot in the NCAA Division III Championship.
Also nominated:
UW-La Crosse, Andy Novak, Junior, Waukesha, Wis. (Mukwonago)
UW-Oshkosh, Ben Ludtke, Junior, Lyons, Wis. (Burlington)
UW-Platteville, Jake Wiederholt, Sophomore, Fennimore, Wis.
UW-Stout, Michael Lihrman, Freshman, Rice Lake, Wis.
UW-Superior, Kevin Olson, Freshman, Superior, Wis.