Wrestling | November 10

DeKALB, Ill.—Tyler Turzinski (Savage, Minn./Shakopee) was named one of the Pac-12 Performers of the Week after taking second at the Michigan State Open for the Northern Illinois University wrestling program.
 
Turzinski opened his day with a 12-1 major decision win over Kent State's Aidan Rush. Turzinski grabbed his first pin of the season, defeating Braden Stauffenberg of Michigan State (6:06). Turzinski added his second major decision win on the day over Blake Cosby of Michigan (11-2) before an 8-4 decision over Cooper Hilton of Michigan, 8-4, to reach the first place bout. Turzinski battled Haakon Peterson of Michigan, dropping the match via tie-breaker, 2-1.
 
This is Turzinski's first conference honor in his career.
 
The Huskies will open the season at home on Nov. 15 as they host Bellarmine.  Action will take place at DeKalb High School (501 W Dresser Rd) and will get underway at 12 p.m.
 
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Pac-12 Performers of the Week:
Thomas Dineen, South Dakota State
Levi Bussey, Cal Poly
Tyler Turzinski, NIU