Oklahoma's Nathan Fernandez picked up his first Big 12 Wrestler of the Week award and improved to 16-2 overall (7-1 dual) this season. The conference accolade is the first for the Sooners in 2010-11.

WRESTLER OF THE WEEK
Nathan Fernandez, Oklahoma, Sr., 285 pounds, Lawton, Okla.
Senior Nathan Fernandez helped the Sooners cruise past No. 8 American (22-14) after upsetting AU's third-ranked Ryan Flores, 4-2, at the Lone Star Duals. Fernandez earned two takedowns and an escape over the two-time NCAA qualifier to cap-off the win for OU. He also defeated Harvard's Andrew Knapp by major decision, 12-2. Ranked as the No. 11 heavyweight in the nation, Fernandez had four takedowns, an escape and a nearfall in his match to lead the Sooners past Harvard, 33-8.

Fernandez is second on the team with four falls and third with a .889 winning percentage. In December, he won the Cliff Keen Invitational after posting a 5-0 record en route to the title.

2010-11 BIG 12 WRESTLERS OF THE WEEK/MONTH
November:  Jordan Oliver, OSU, So., 133
December 6:  Jon Morrison, OSU, Fr., 125
December 13:  Jordan Burroughs, NU, Sr., 165
December 20:  Todd Schavrien, MU, Sr., 141
January 3:  Jordan Burroughs, NU, Sr., 165
January 10:  Jordan Oliver, OSU, So., 133
Jauary 18:  Nathan Fernandez, OU, Sr., 285