Wrestling | January 27

CLEVELAND -- Tommy Bennett (Evergreen Park, Ill./Brother Rice) of the Northern Illinois University Wrestling program has been named Co-West Wrestler of the Week, as announced by the Mid-American Conference today (January 27).
 
Bennett had one of the biggest upsets of the dual between NIU and Ohio on January 23 as he defeated Ohio's Garrett Thompson at 174 pounds. Bennett posted a 6-5 decision win over No. 13/10 Thompson, swinging the momentum in favor of the Huskies. Thompson claimed the early takedown before Bennett got a reversal, an escape, and a late takedown in the closing seconds. NIU would go on to win a close dual, battling to a 20-17 victory.
 
This was Bennett's second win over a ranked opponent this season.
 
Bennett collects his first career "Wrestler of the Week" honor from the conference as NIU has been honored six times this season. The Huskie wrestling program was honored every week in January for their efforts on the mat.
 
The Huskies begin three straight duals on the road, traveling to Lock Haven on January 30. Action is set to take place at 1 p.m. CT.
 
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