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    Konrad named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week

    All-American Cole Konrad was named Big Ten Co-Wrestler of the Week after recording seven straight wins. He won the heavyweight crown at the Southern Scuffle last Friday and then clinched Minnesota's win over Arizona State with a win against fourth-ranked Cain Velasquez. It is the second time Konrad has been honored this year.

    At the Southern Scuffle, Konrad rolled to the title with six straight victories, five coming by pin. He needed just 1:12 to pin Missouri's Sean Connole to advance to the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, he dominated 15th-ranked Mike Faust of Virginia Tech with a 17-4 major decision. In the championship, he pinned eighth-ranked Tanner Garrett of Navy in just 1: 28.

    Last night with the second-ranked Golden Gophers holding a 20-19 lead over No. 16 Arizona State, Konrad delivered with a 3-2 decision against Velasquez. It was Konrad's fourth win in five tries against the Sun Devil All-American.

    Konrad is ranked number one in the country with a 20-0 record. Ten of his 20 wins have been by fall. The two-time All-American has won 49 of his last 50 matches and currently sports a 99-13 career record.

    Konrad and the Golden Gophers return to the mat on Jan. 14-15 when they travel to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for the National Duals.

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