Scotti Sentes ? Central Michigan
125 lbs.
Freshman - Fort Myers, Fla./Riverdale HS
Sentes, ranked ninth nationally at 125 pounds, posted a 12-0 major decision over No. 11-ranked Mike Watts in CMU's 19-12 win at No. 10 Michigan on Sunday. The win improved Sentes to 6-1 overall on the year. He was the only individual in the dual to win by major decision, and his victory in the opening match sparked the Chippewas to their third straight win over the Wolverines.
Additional Nominations
David Pienaar ? Eastern Michigan
149 lbs.
Sr.-R.Jr. - Trafford, Pa.-Greensburg Catholic Central
Pienaar won seven straight matches after dropping his first bout to finish in third place at 149 at the Cleveland State Open Sunday, Dec. 14. He recorded three pins and two major decisions during his winning streak. His season record improved to 8-4.
Steve Zimmerman ? Northern Illinois
149 lbs.
Freshman - Chicago, Ill. ? St. Rita
Zimmerman remained undefeated, moving to 13-0 on the year, by pinning Michael Calaifiore of Loras early in the third period. The fall is Zimmerman's fourth of the season.
Previous Wrestlers of the Week
Nov. 13: Steve Brown ? Central Michigan, 149 lbs.
Nov. 20: Danny Mitcheff ? Kent State , 133 lbs.
Nov. 27: Drew Lashaway ? Kent State, 141 lbs.
Dec. 3: Jacob Ison ? Ohio, 174 lbs.
Dec. 10: J.J. Johnson, Eastern Michigan, 149 lbs.
Upcoming Schedule
December 18 (Thursday)
Buffalo, Ohio at Reno Tournament of Champions Reno, Nev., 9 am
December 20 (Saturday)
Kent State at Nebraska, 2 pm
December 21 (Sunday)
Eastern Michigan at F.I.T.E. Duals (at Park Forest, Ill.), all day
December 29 (Monday)
Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Northern Illinois at Midlands (at Evanston, Ill.), all day
Kent State, Ohio at Southern Scuffle (at Greensboro, N.C.), 9 am
December 30 (Tuesday)
Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Northern Illinois at Midlands (at Evanston, Ill.), all day
Kent State, Ohio at Southern Scuffle (at Greensboro, N.C.), 9 am