Branum only hurled one game during the week but he made it count. He pitched a complete game, allowing two runs, neither of which were earned, and scattering seven hits as the Yellowjackets bested No. 13-ranked Carthage College 10-2 in Tucson, Ariz. Branum walked two and struck out five on his way to going 1-0 on the week.
Also nominated:
UW-Oshkosh, Travis Sindles, Sophomore, Lefthanded Pitcher, Twin Lakes, Wis. (Wilmot Union)
UW-Platteville, Adam Theis, Junior, Righthanded Pitcher, St. Cloud, Minn. (Cathedral)
UW-Stevens Point, Jacob Herbst, Junior, Righthanded Pitcher, Park Falls, Wis.