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Wright earns Big 12 Co-Wrestler of the Week honors
11/5/2019 10:00:00 AM | Wrestling
IRVING, Texas - For the second time in program history, Fresno State Wrestling has a Big 12 Wrestler of the Week after redshirt sophomore 157-pounder Jacob Wright was named the Big 12 Co-Wrestler of the Week on Tuesday.
Wright joins 2019 All-American Josh Hokit in earning Big 12 Wrestler of the Week honors after the Clovis native earned the 'Dogs first-ever Big 12 Wrestler of the Week honor on Jan. 14, 2019.
The lone Bulldog to win all three of his duals at the AFC Duals/Battle on the Midway in San Diego last weekend, the redshirt sophomore picked up a 9-6 win over Garrett Model of Wisconsin, a 15-8 win over Scout Skidgel of Navy and wrapped up his day with a 7-2 win over No. 23 Lucas Weiland of Army.
The Dinuba native, who went 23-11 as a redshirt freshman in 2018-19 and finished fifth at 157 lbs. at the 2019 Big 12 Championship, outscored his opponents 31-16 and finished with 10 takedowns on the day.
2019-20 Big 12 Wrestler of the Week Awards
Nov. 5Â Â Randy Meneweather, Air Force, Sr. (165 pounds)
       Jacob Wright, Fresno State, RSo. (157 pounds)
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition and in life. To become a BDF member, please call 559-278-7160.
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Wright joins 2019 All-American Josh Hokit in earning Big 12 Wrestler of the Week honors after the Clovis native earned the 'Dogs first-ever Big 12 Wrestler of the Week honor on Jan. 14, 2019.
The lone Bulldog to win all three of his duals at the AFC Duals/Battle on the Midway in San Diego last weekend, the redshirt sophomore picked up a 9-6 win over Garrett Model of Wisconsin, a 15-8 win over Scout Skidgel of Navy and wrapped up his day with a 7-2 win over No. 23 Lucas Weiland of Army.
The Dinuba native, who went 23-11 as a redshirt freshman in 2018-19 and finished fifth at 157 lbs. at the 2019 Big 12 Championship, outscored his opponents 31-16 and finished with 10 takedowns on the day.
2019-20 Big 12 Wrestler of the Week Awards
Nov. 5Â Â Randy Meneweather, Air Force, Sr. (165 pounds)
       Jacob Wright, Fresno State, RSo. (157 pounds)
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition and in life. To become a BDF member, please call 559-278-7160.
Follow us on:Â
Twitter: @Fresno StateWRES
Instagram:Â fresnostatewrestling
Facebook:Â FresnoStateAthletics
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