BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Cumberlands’ (Ky.) Weston Melvin has been named the Mid-South Conference Men’s Wrestler of the Week, conference officials announced on Monday.

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Weston Melvin – Cumberlands  (Ky.) – Sr. – 174 pounds – Washington Court House, Ohio

• Melvin went 5-0 capturing the title in the 174-pound bracket at the Conner Oppenheim Open.
• He recorded two ranked wins, three decisions and two major decisions.
• Melvin opened his tournament with a 10-3 decision over Morningside’s (Iowa) Braedyn Rakes (ranked No. 24).
• He then earned a 7-0 decision over Thomas Even of Grand View (Iowa).
• In the quarterfinals, Melvin picked up an 8-0 decision over Hunter Weimer of Concordia (Neb.).
• He advanced to the finals with a 14-4 major decision over Xayvion Anderson of Grand View.
• In the finals, Melvin earned an overtime decision against Orion Thivierge (ranked No. 20) of Montana State-Northern.
• He earns his first weekly honor this season.

 

Date	Men’s Wrestler of the Week - School
Nov. 3	Rider Trumble – Cumberlands (Ky.)
Nov. 10	Adrian Ayala – Lidnsey Wilson (Ky.)
Nov. 17	Chase Walker – Cumberland (Tenn.)
Nov. 24	Victor Guzman – Cumberland (Tenn.)
Dec. 8	Weston Melvin – Cumberlands (Ky.)