MAC Wrestler of the Week
Corbyn Munson, Central Michigan
RS Junior, Chelsea, Mich./Chelsea HS -- 149 pounds lbs.
Central Michigan's Corbyn Munson went 2-0 on the weekend, defeating two opponents from Big Ten schools. Munson, a redshirt junior, opened on Friday with a 9-5 win over Peyton Omania of Michigan State and then on Sunday pinned 25th-ranked Kanen Storr of Michigan. Munson's pin came at the 4:15 mark and it put the 19th-ranked Chippewas in front in the dual, 12-8, against the third-ranked Wolverines. It was Munson's second pin of the season and it upped his season record to 22-6. His 22 victories leads the Chippewas, who a week ago claimed the MAC West title.
Other Nominees
John Arceri, Buffalo
Graudate, Huntington, NY (Huntington) – 149 lbs.
John Arceri upset #29 Alec Hagan, 3-2, to help Buffalo earn its first ever win at Ohio since joining the Mid-American Conference in 1998. Arceri trailed, 1-0, after the second period but was able to get a takedown early in the third and then ride Hagan long enough to secure the riding time point and earn the 3-2 decision. Arceri’s win was part of a five-match winning streak that helped the Bulls defeat the Bobcats, 25-10. It was the second straight dual Arceri defeated a nationally ranked opponent as he earned an 8-7 decision over #27 Corbyn Munson of Central Michigan on February 13.
Brent Moore, Clarion, Redshirt Senior
Saint Paris, Ohio (Saint Paris Graham) – 149 lbs.
Brent Moore helped the Golden Eagles claim a dual win on the road on Saturday, pinning Edinboro’s Ryan Burgos in the first period as part of a 26-11 Clarion victory. Moore got the fall in just 26 seconds, putting a front headlock on Burgos and spinning him to the mat - and his back - in the process.
Daniel Bucknavich, Cleveland State
Freshman, Grafton, Ohio – 285 lbs.
Buckanvich sealed the victory for Cleveland State against George Mason with a fall in 3:33.
Kaden Cassidy, George Mason, Freshman
Bedford, Pa (Bedford) – 141 lbs.
In the 141-pound match, Kaden Cassidy earned a quick tech fall, 15-0 (3:19) against the Vikings Hunter Olsen. The freshman improved to 15-5 this season.
Brit Wilson, Northern Illinois, Redshirt-Senior
Mexico, Mo. (Mexico) – 184 lbs.
Brit Wilson recorded his 31st career fall on Sunday afternoon, pinning Sergio Villalobos of SIUE in 3:45 in NIU's 35-3 victory over the Cougars. It was his seventh fall of the season and moved Wilson to 11-1 in dual matches this season.
Sal Perrine, Ohio, Freshman
Northfield, Ohio – 174 lbs.
Freshman Sal Perrine took the lead early in the dual, ahead 2-1 with 1:30 remaining the first period. Perrine continued building on his lead with multiple takedowns, extending the gap to 10-4. Lanning was disqualified due to multiple stalling warnings, securing Perrine's victory.
