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    Anderson named WWC Wrestler of the Week

    CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- University of Northern Iowa 197-pound senior Andrew Anderson has been named the Western Wrestling Conference's Wrestler of the Week as announced by league officials.

    Anderson, who is ranked No. 8 in the nation at 197 lbs. by both the Amateur Wrestling News and W.I.N. Magazine, began his season by winning all three matches at the Loras Open and claimed the 197-pound championship. Anderson (Sioux City, Iowa/East HS) secured two major decisions and a technical fall in beginning his senior season with three victories. Anderson notched a 12-2 major decision over Loras' Alex Grafft. Anderson then netted a 20-4 technical fall over Triton Junior College's Steve Catalan. Anderson won the title with a 20-8 major decision over Wisconsin-Platteville's Matt Scott.

    The Western Wrestling Conference is comprised of seven schools including the Air Force Academy, North Dakota State, Northern Colorado, Northern Iowa, South Dakota State, Utah Valley and Wyoming.

    Others nominated:
    Northern Colorado - Tony Mustari, Jr., 125 lbs., Greeley, Colo.
    Utah Valley State - Justin Morrill, So., 149 lbs., Logan, Utah
    Wyoming - Brock Smith, R-Fr., 157 lbs., Gering, Neb.

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