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By: Bryson Jones, Big Ten Conference
Hawkeyes’ Thomas Gilman picks up plaudit after third Midlands title; Golden Gophers’ Ethan Lizak earns recognition after winning 125-pound title at Southern Scuffle
Co-Wrestlers of the Week
Thomas Gilman, Iowa
125 pounds – Sr. – Council Bluffs, Iowa – Skutt Catholic
- Helped lead the Hawkeyes to a first-place finish at the Midlands Championships
- The top-ranked wrestler picked up a pin, three technical falls and a decision before claiming a major decision in the championship over seventh-ranked Tim Lambert of Nebraska
- Named the Dan Gable Most Outstanding Wrestler
- Earns the second Wrestler of the Week Award of his career
- Last Iowa Wrestler of the Week: Brandon Sorenson (Jan. 5, 2016)
Ethan Lizak, Minnesota
125 pounds – So. – Schnecksville, Pa. – Parkland
- Led the Golden Gophers to a fourth-place finish at the Southern Scuffle
- Picked up three major decisions over ranked opponents en route to the 125-pound title
- Earned bonus points in all five wins, surrendering just two takedowns
- Earns the first Wrestler of the Week Award of his career
- Last Minnesota Wrestler of the Week: Brett Pfarr (Nov. 29, 2016)
2016-17 Wrestlers of the Week
Nov. 8: Connor Medbery, Sr., WIS
Nov. 15: Connor Medbery, Sr., WIS
Nov. 22: Kyle Snyder, Jr., OSU
Nov. 29: Brett Pfarr, Sr., MINN
Dec. 6: Logan Massa, Fr., MICH
Dec. 13: Anthony Rubinetti, Fr., NU
Dec. 20: Drew Hughes, Fr., MSU
Jan. 3: Thomas Gilman, IOWA
Ethan Lizak, MINN