East Division Wrestler of the Week
Elijah Griffin, 141 lbs., Rider
Elijah Griffin put together a historic 4-1 performance at the prestigious Cliff Keen Invitational, becoming Rider’s first-ever finalist and highest overall placer at the event.

At 141 pounds, Griffin outscored his opponents 46-11 on his way to the championship bout. His semifinal win over No. 28 Nash Singleton showcased his pace and control, using early pressure, a second-period takedown, and a tough ride to earn an 8-2 decision and secure his spot in the finals.

In the title match against No. 6 Anthony Echemendia (Iowa State), Griffin took a 1-0 lead early in the second period and continued to battle through every position before ultimately falling 6-2 to finish as the tournament runner-up after entering as the No. 6 seed. Competing in one of the nation’s toughest tournaments, Griffin delivered one of the strongest national showings in program history.

West Division Wrestler of the Week
Caleb Tyus, 149 lbs., SIUE
Caleb Tyus won his second Cougar Clash title, the first SIUE Cougar to do so, with a 149-pound crown. He defeated reigning All-American Casey Swiderski, of Oklahoma State, in the championship match 8-1. Tyus recorded a near fall in the second period after his No. 11-ranked opponent (FloWrestling) chose down to start the period. Tyus is ranked 18th by FloWrestling and as high as seventh by The College Wrestling Report. His road to the title included a 6:22 fall in the opening round over Northern Colorado's Brad Hankin, a 10-1 major decision win in the quarterfinals over Oklahoma State's Cutter Sheets, and a 10-8 semifinal win over Northern Iowa's Ethan Basile. Tyus is 11-1 so far this season.