Wrestling | February 11

CLEVELAND—Landen Johnson was named the Mid-American Conference West Wrestler of the Week as announced by the league office today (February 11).
 
Johnson competed in the second bout of the evening on February 7, that featured overtime as he defeated No. 26 Kaleb Burgess as the Huskies defeated the Bulls of Buffalo, 28-8.
 
Johnson scored his first points in the second period with a near fall before grabbing an escape to start the third. Tied at five after three periods, Johnson got the takedown in the first overtime to claim the 8-5 sudden victory.
 
Johnson has won three straight MAC duals and won four of his last five duals.
 
This is Johnson's first MAC Wrestler of the Week honor in his career.
 
The NIU Huskies take a break from Mid-American Conference action as they compete at Cal Poly on February 14. Action is set for 7:30 p.m. CT.