Competing in a dual meet against UW-La Crosse on Jan. 26, Dekkers earned three first-places finishes. In the 1,000-yard freestyle, he posted a time of 10:28.50, which was six seconds ahead of the second- place finisher. In the 500-yard freestyle, Dekkers also took home first place posting a time of 4:57.71, almost seven seconds ahead of the next best. Finally, in the 400-yard freestyle relay, Dekkers helped the Pointers to a first-place finish as they posted a time of 3:11.85.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Alex Strom, Junior, Plymouth, Minn. (Wayzata)
UW-La Crosse, Kevin Misener, Senior, Verona, Wis.
UW-River Falls, Isaac Milkey, Senior, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. (Lincoln)
UW-Whitewater, Landon Joiner, Senior, Hinsdale, Ill. (South)