Wrestling

Dec 18, 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 in both the 157- and 165-pound weight classes at the Newberry Duals. He defeated JaVonte Ashford of King College 10-3 and Alonso Azumendi of Newberry 7-3 at 165 pounds. The he dropped down to 157 pounds and pinned Alex Cate of Carson-Newman in 6:46 before jumping back to 165 pounds to post a 17-2 tech fall over Tony Bradberry of Ashland. In the final match of the day he posted a 20-5 tech fall over Todd Selke of Anderson at 157 pounds.

Others nominated: Gabe Suarez, St. Cloud State.