Wrestling

MAC Announces Wrestlers of the Week

Co-West Wrestlers of the Week
Javion Jones, Northern Illinois, R-Senior, 149lbs
Jaivon Jones (Shaker Heights, Ohio/Nordonia) got his fourth pin of the season, taking down nationally ranked Nick Stonecheck at 149 pounds. Jones got the fall in 2:22 as he moves to 11-4 on the season and 5-2 overall. Jones comes in at No. 30 in the Coaches' Poll and at No. 24 in the WrestleStat rankings.
 
Austin Starr, Ohio, Sophomore, 197lbs
Austin Starr picked up a big win this weekend over Kent State's Blake Schaffer. The sophomore entered the matchup as the 3rd-ranked 197-pounder in the MAC, while Schaffer was the 4th-ranked. Starr was dominant in the rivalry matchup, securing a pin and a crucial six points with 4:09 remaining. The first period fall was enough to give the Bobcats the win over the Golden Flashes and return the 'Grudge Match' trophy back to Athens for the third consecutive year. The win gave Starr his fifth win by fall on the year and helped him improve to 15-8 overall.
 
Co-East Wrestlers of the Week
Wyatt Henson, Lock Haven, R-Sophomore, 141lbs
Wyatt Henson, the nation’s leader in tech falls, picked up another one to remain at the top of all Division I wrestlers. Henson, ranked 13th at 141 pounds, led the way for Lock Haven at Northern Illinois. He needed just 3:27 to tech Jacob Brya, 22-6 for this 30th win of the season and his 14th tech fall, the third-most in school history for a single season.
 
Daniel Bucknavich, Cleveland State, Junior, 285lbs
No. 20 Bucknavich put the final touches on the 38-6 victory over Edinboro on Alumni and Senior Night. Bucknavich capped off the match with a 13-0 major decision shutout against Nick Lodato. On the year, Bucknavich is 17-2 overall, 9-1 in duals, and a perfect 4-0 in conference matches. He also has one major decision and four falls.