Nov. 9, 2005

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BIG TEN CO-WRESTLER OF THE WEEK

Nick Simmons, Michigan State
JR, 125, Williamston, Mich./Williamston

Simmons claimed the 125-pound title at the Eastern Michigan Open last weekend, recording three falls and two shut-out victories.  He dominated his first three bouts of the event, posting a pair of falls in less than a minute, before pinning Central Michigan's Josh Williams at 3:14 in the quarterfinals.  Simmons earned a pair of 3-0 decisions in the semifinals against Ricky Deubel of Edinboro, and in the finals against his teammate Franklin Gomez.

Last MSU WOW:  R.J. Boudro (3/4/05)

Ben Wissel, Purdue
SR, 184, Richmond, Ind./Richmond

Wissel won the 184-pound title at the EMU Open with a 5-0 record. In five bouts, Wissel did not allow an offensive point while registering 26 takedowns. In the championship match, Wissel defeated Michigan's Tyrel Todd, 7-3. With the five wins, Wissel moved into the Purdue career top 20 with 81 wins (20th), and is now 11th in career takedowns with 244.

Last PUR WOW:  Brad Harper (2/5/04)