Jacksonville University

AS A SENIOR (2025)
Started 14 of Jacksonville's 17 matches and logged a team-high 1,348 minutes on the back line. Helped anchor a defense that recorded five shutouts and limited opponents to 17 goals across the season. Scored the first goal of his collegiate career in a 2-2 draw against FGCU (Oct. 11) and finished the season with one goal, two points and six shots, including three on target. Played every minute in nine matches and logged a season-high 110 minutes in Jacksonville's ASUN Championship quarterfinal match at Bellarmine.

A veteran presence and leader for the Dolphins, Paulsen helped guide Jacksonville to the ASUN Tournament and a trip to the conference semifinals. His lone goal of the season came in a pivotal conference draw against FGCU, while his consistency on the back line contributed to multiple clean-sheet performances throughout the year. Off the field, he continued to be a key representative of the program while balancing his responsibilities as a student-athlete.