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    Anderson named WWC Wrestler of the Week

    CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- University of Northern Iowa senior 197-pounder Andrew Anderson (Sioux City, Iowa/East HS) has been named the Western Wrestling Conference's Wrestler of the Week as announced by league officials.

    Anderson posted a mark of 2-0 on the week as he helped the Panthers to a pair of WWC dual wins. Anderson, who is ranked No. 14 by Intermat, scored a 6-5 victory over No. 13-ranked Tyler Sorenson of South Dakota State en route to the Panthers' 33-3 dual victory over the Jackrabbits. Anderson drew first blood by scoring a takedown on a low single-leg attack. Sorenson scored a pair of escapes to knot the match at 2-2 heading into the third period. Anderson started in the down position in the third period. Anderson netted a reversal to take a 4-2 lead in the final period with 1:30 left. Sorenson pulled to within 4-3 with an escape with just over a minute to go in the match. Sorenson was able to tie the score at 4-4 following a stalling call against Anderson. But Anderson refused to give in and scored a takedown on a high-crotch series to lead 6-4. Sorenson tallied a late escape to pull within one, but Anderson held on for the 6-5 triumph.

    On Sunday, Anderson dominated North Dakota State freshman Drew Ross and tallied a bonus point for the Panthers with a 14-5 major decision. Anderson's win put the Panthers on top for the first time in the dual, 18-17. UNI went on to defeat NDSU, 21-17. Anderson improved his season mark to 23-7 overall, including a team-best 12-4 mark 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:
    North Dakota State - Ryan Adams, 149 lbs., Jr., Coon Rapids, Minn. (Coon Rapids HS)
    Utah Valley - Adam Fager, 197 lbs., Fr., Layton, Utah (Layton HS)
    Wyoming - Cole Dallaserra, 141 lbs, So., Butte, Mont. (Butte HS)

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