COLUMBIA, Mo. - Tiger Style redshirt senior Drake Houdashelt was named the MAC Wrestler of the Week for Dec. 8-14, as announced today by the Mid-American Conference (MAC) office. The O'Fallon, Mo. native is coming off an outstanding weekend, as he recorded two victories over Top-10 opponents.
Houdashelt kicked off his standout week with a 6-3 decision over No. 8 Tywan Claxton (Ohio) on Dec. 13 and followed with a fall over No. 3 Hunter Stieber (Ohio State) on Dec. 14. The pin against Stieber played a crucial role into Mizzou's comeback 20-19 dual win over No. 7 Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio.
The award marks the fourth MAC Wrestler of the Week honor in Houdashelt's banner career. He also took home the award twice in his 2013-14 redshirt junior campaign and once during his 2012-13 redshirt sophomore season.
Wednesday's honor is the third time this season that a Tiger Style grappler has been awarded with the MAC recognition. Houdashelt joins teammates J'den Cox (Nov. 24-30) and Alan Waters (Oct. 27-Nov. 9) as Tigers to be named MAC Wrestler of the Week.
With his two victories this past weekend, Houdashelt improved to 12-0 this season and is currently ranked No. 4 in the country at 149 pounds according to Intermat. Houdashelt's 109 career wins ranks him 11th all-time in Mizzou wrestling history.
Houdashelt and the Tigers are off to a 9-0 start this season, as the team is currently ranked No. 5 in the country according to the latest USA Today / NWCA Division I Coaches Poll.
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