Mid-American Conference

MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES WRESTLER OF THE WEEK
 
MAC Wrestler of the Week
Justin Oliver, Central Michigan—Junior, Davison, Mich. (Davison High School)
 
Central Michigan junior Justin Oliver went 4-0 to win his weight class in the open division at the Michigan State Open. Oliver opened with a 16-1 technical fall over Gabe Grahek of Wisconsin, then downed Dom Demas of Oklahoma, 11-7.  Oliver topped Davion Jeffries, also of Oklahoma, 10-3, in a semifinal match. In the title match, Oliver took a 4-3 decision from Ryan Deakin of Northwestern. Oliver is ranked seventh nationally, while Deakin is ranked 12th.

Additional Nominees:
Kayne MacCallum, Eastern Michigan—Junior, Green Oaks, Ill. (Libertyville High School)
 
Eastern Michigan junior Kayne MacCallum had a perfect 3-0 weekend at 174 lbs., helping the Eagles to a 2-1 start in dual action. In his season opener, MacCallum did not give up a single point in a 6-0 decision victory against Gardner-Webb. The veteran followed that up with a 13-1 major decision win to seal a dual win over American. He capped the perfect weekend with a 6-2 decision bout win over Campbell.
 
Casey Sparkman, Kent State—Junior, Massillon, Ohio (Massillon Perry High School)
 
Kent State junior Casey Sparkman went 8-1 on the weekend and 3-0 in dual meets.  Kent State finished 3-0 in duals Friday as Sparkman had tech fall victories against opponents from Utah Valley (22-7), Lake Erie (19-4) and Mercyhurst North East (19-4). On Sunday, Sparkman placed second at the Clarion Open, going 5-1 with two major decisions.  Sparkman defeated opponents from Penn State, Lock Haven, Buffalo and two from Cleveland State.  He is currently ranked No. 18 by InterMat.