University of Wyoming sophomore Stephen Buchanan was honored as the Big 12 Wrestler of the Week on Tuesday after a weekend in which he knocked off the nation’s top-ranked wrestler at 197 pounds.
On Saturday, Buchanan scored a late takedown to earn an 8-7 decision over West Virginia’s Noah Adams. Buchanan’s victory helped the Cowboys defeat the Mountaineers 21-12. Buchanan, who entered the weekend ranked No. 14 at 197, improved to 6-2 on the season. He is the first UW wrestler since Bryce Meredith in 2017 to defeat a wrestler ranked No. 1.
The Cowboys return to the mat this weekend when they travel to Oklahoma State to compete in the Cowboy Challenge.
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Jack Nowlin
Sports Editor
Jack Nowlin returned to the Star-Tribune in 2007 after eight years covering Michigan State University athletics. A Wyoming native, and a graduate of Jeffrey City High School and the University of Wyoming, Jack serves as the Star-Tribune’s sports editor.
