Jon Reader (Iowa State) has been named the Big 12 Wrestler of the Week, it was announced. It is the second Conference honor of Reader’s career.
WRESTLER OF THE WEEK Jon Reader, Iowa State, 165, Jr., Davison, Mich./Davison Reader pushed the action immediately upon the opening whistle against Missouri’s Nicholas Marable and downed the fifth-ranked 165-pounder by decision, 3-2. Reader accumulated 1:29 of control to notch an additional point at the conclusion of the bout. The two-time All-American, previously 0-3 against Marable, improved his season mark to 20-3 overall, with a 12-2 mark in dual action. 2009-10 BIG 12 WRESTLERS OF THE WEEK November: Eric Lapotsky, Oklahoma, Sr., 197 Dec. 7: Alex Meade, Oklahoma State, Fr., 165 Dec. 14: Craig Brester, Nebraska, Sr., 197 Dec. 21: Jake Varner, Iowa State, Sr., 197 Jan. 4: Andrew Long, Iowa State, Fr., 125 Jan. 11: Jerome Ward, Iowa State, So., 184 Jan. 19: Alex Meade, Oklahoma State, Fr., 165 Jan. 25: Jake Varner, Iowa State, Sr., 197 Feb. 1: Clayton Foster, Oklahoma State, Jr., 184 Feb. 8: Jared Rosholt, Oklahoma State, Sr., 285 Feb. 15: Jon Reader, Iowa State, Jr., 165
