Wrestling

Nov 13, 2007
Jason Rhoten Named NCC Wrestler of the Week

Jason Rhoten

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Jason Rhoten of Minnesota State has been named the NCC Wrestler of the Week.

Rhoten, a senior from Mantorville, Minn., went 5-0 to win his weight class and picked up his 100th career victory at the Stevens Point Open. Rhoten scored a 16-4 major decision over James Jones (unattached) before gaining a 12-5 decision over Fred Lane of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He then had a 6-4 win over nationally-ranked Travis Eggers of Upper Iowa and a 6-1 win over national qualifier Craig Becker of Wisconsin-Parkside. Rhoten captured the title with a 3-1 win over nationally-ranked Michael Horton of Indianapolis.

Others nominated: Aaron Denson, Nebraska-Omaha.