BUFFALO – University at Buffalo wrestler Colt Cotten was named the Mid-American Conference Wrestler of the Week, the league announced on Wednesday. Cotten’s week was highlighted by taking down a nationally-ranked wrestler.
Cotten, wrestling at 149 lbs., went 2-0 on Sunday in wins over Indiana and Indiana Tech. In the first match of the Indiana dual, Cotten earned a 4-1 decision over 20th-ranked Chris Perez. The Bulls went on to defeat Indiana for their first ever victory over the Hoosiers. Later that day, Cotten won by technical fall over Robert Humphrey, 16-0. The win sparked the Bulls’ 19-16 victory over the Warriors.
Cotten improved to 10-4 on the season, including 4-3 in duals. The UB senior has won his last four dual matches.
Cotten is the second UB grappler to win the award this season. James Benjamin was named MAC Wrestler of the Week on December 1.
The Bulls will next be in action on December 29 at Midlands.
from UBBulls.com via IFTTT
