Iowa's Marion Named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week

141-pound sophomore sparked Hawkeyes to a 19-16 win over No. 4 Oklahoma State

Iowa's Montell Marion was named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week after defeating the fourth-ranked 141-pounder on Saturday.

Iowa's Montell Marion was named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week after defeating the fourth-ranked 141-pounder on Saturday.

Jan. 19, 2010

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Wrestler of the Week
Montell Marion, Iowa
So., 141, Des Moines, Iowa/Roosevelt

Marion was named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week for the first time in his career after recording a win in the 141-pound bout in No. 1 Iowa's 19-16 victory over No. 4 Oklahoma State on Saturday night. Marion, who is unranked, took on the fourth-ranked grappler in the 141-pound weight class, Jamal Parks. After a scoreless first period, the sophomore escaped to start the second stanza, then scored a takedown to take a 3-0 lead into the third frame. Parks could not escape as Marion won by a 4-0 decision, improving his record to 12-2 on the season.

Last Iowa Wrestler of the Week: Jay Borschel (Jan. 12, 2010)


 

 

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