Needing at least a major decision to give Northern Colorado a victory over North Dakota State, the senior recorded just his second pin of the season, in overtime, against Kenny Moenkedick. After the first period, Moenkedick held the slight 2-1 advantage, but Johnson tied it in the second period with an escape and it was knotted at 4-4 at the end of three periods. Johnson got just his second fall of the season at 7:40 for both the individual and team victory. Against South Dakota State, he was the starting bout, getting the Bears on board first with a 4-3 decision over Zach Blindert, which aided in the team's 29-15 victory for a 2-1 record in Western Wrestling Conference action. Johnson, a senior captain, now has a record of 14-15 on the year and 4-10 in dual action.
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.
Other nominees:
Air Force - Stephen Crozier, Sr., 165 lbs., Monona, Iowa (MFL Mar Mac)
North Dakota State - Tyler Johnson, Fr., Bismarck, N.D. (Bismarck HS)
Northern Iowa - Brett Robbins, Jr., 149 lbs., Bloomington, Ill. (Bloomington HS)
South Dakota State - Jason Stripling, Senior, Heavyweight, Minneota, Minn. (Minneota HS)
Utah Valley - Adam Fager, Fr., 197 lbs., Layton, Utah (Layton HS)
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