Padilla Earns Big 12 Wrestler of the Week

Feb. 20, 2017

Padilla turns #25 Torres to his back for near fall points

Irving, Texas - Air Force's Ricky Padilla (165 pounds) and West Virginia's Dylan Cottrell (165 pounds) pick up the final Big 12 Co-Wrestler of the Week honor of the season. Padilla's award marks the first weekly accolade for Air Force since joining the conference.

Co-Wrestlers OF THE WEEK

Ricky Padilla, Air Force, Fr., Covina, Calif.

Made his dual meet debut against No. 25 Keilan Torres of Northern Colorado and recorded a 10-3 victory.
Mustered an explosive third period, scoring nine points from two take downs, four near fall points and an escape in the final minute of the bout.
Cut the Bears lead down to three, ultimately facilitating Air Force's 20-15 comeback win over Northern Colorado.

Dylan Cottrell, West Virginia, Sr., Spencer, W. Va.

Ranking No. 11/19, Cottrell went 2-0 on the weekend to move to 15-4 with a three-match win streak.
Cottrell won a 9-3 decision over No. 12/9 Austin Matthews. Helped the Mountaineers to a 22-10 win over Clarion with a 5-1 win over Evan Delong.
He finished the weekend with five take downs, a pair of near fall points and two points for riding time.

- Big12Sports.com -

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