Novak scored the game-winning goal with one second left on the clock in a 3-2 victory over UW-Platteville on Oct. 6. His goal was a header off of a corner and completed a comeback from a 2-0 deficit. UW-Whitewater scored two goals in the last four minutes to win the game. In UW-Whitewater’s two games during the week, Novak shot the ball three times and recorded one goal as the Warhawks improved to 9-2 overall and 1-0 in the WIAC.
Also nominated:
UW-Oshkosh, Tony Starnes, Senior, Forward, Green Bay, Wis. (Notre Dame Academy)
UW-Platteville, William Pretto, Sophomore, Forward, Madison, Wis. (West)
UW-Superior, Brian Grand, Junior, Forward, North Branch, Minn.