Salminen went 3-0 at the Northern Quad on Saturday, Nov. 27, winning duals against No. 9 Central Michigan, No. 3 Minnesota and Appalachian State. He led NDSU to a 24-17 upset win over No. 9 Central Michigan and a 2-1 overall record. He pinned Zach Kline of Central Michigan in 6:26 and his pin gave the Bison the lead for good. He won a 14-3 major decision over Appalachian State’s John Blakely and then claimed a 4-0 decision over No. 3 Minnesota’s Pat Smith.
Salminen is 15-1 overall this season with six pins. He is 3-0 in duals with one pin.
The league award is a first for Salminen.
The Western Wrestling Conference, entering its fifth year of competition, 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:
Northern Iowa: Christian Brantley, HWT, Junior (Homewood, Ill./Mount Carmel HS)
2010-11 WWC Wrestlers of the Week
Nov. 16 – Cole Dallaserra (Wyoming)/Cole VonOhlen (Air Force)
Nov. 24 - Cole Dallaserra (Wyoming/Flint Ray (Utah Valley)
Dec. 1 - Vince Salminen (North Dakota State)
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