Penn State, Iowa State Wrestlers Earn Weekly Honors

Beau Bartlett of Penn State has been named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week after achieving a 2-0 record over the weekend, including a notable victory over former No. 1 Jesse Mendez, propelling him to the No. 1 ranking at 141 pounds. Bartlett's performance contributed to Penn State's unbeaten conference record this season, as they aim to clinch their fifth consecutive unbeaten season overall. Meanwhile, Iowa State's Chittum earned Big 12 Wrestler of the Week honors, going 2-0 against top-20 opponents, including a crucial win over No. 5 Ryder Downey. In the Atlantic Coast Conference, Stanford's Tyler Knox also received recognition as Wrestler of the Week for his dominant 3-0 performance, outscoring opponents 33-1. The ACC has five teams ranked in the latest NWCA poll, reflecting the competitive wrestling landscape as the postseason approaches. With championships on the horizon, teams are gearing up for critical dual matches this weekend.