Pitsch finished the week undefeated, posting a 4-0 record. At the Blugold Open on Feb. 4, he claimed the heavyweight title, winning three straight matches. He won with a pin in 3:42 to start the day and then followed with an 8-0 major decision victory to advance to the championship match. In the final match, he won 6-5 against Carroll University's (Wis.) Nick Grady to take home the title. On Feb. 3, he posted a win against UW-Oshkosh’s Keith McLeod in a dual meet. Pitsch won that match with a pin in 1:32.
Also nominated:
UW-La Crosse, Adam Sheley, Junior, 133 pounds, Geneseo, Ill.
UW-Oshkosh, Dan Schiferl, Sophomore, 174 pounds, Stoughton, Wis.
UW-Whitewater, Grant Sutter, Freshman, 125 pounds, Dodgeville, Wis.