ISU’s MJ Gaitan Tabbed as Big 12 Wrestler of the Week
Iowa State’s MJ Gaitan was tabbed as Big 12 Wrestler of the Week by the league’s coaches. The junior recorded the biggest win of his career after taking down No. 2 Patrick Kennedy of Iowa in a 9-8 decision in the Cyclone-Hawk dual.
Gaitan recorded two takedowns through the first two periods, with an 8-5 lead heading into the third round. Forced into a tie breaker, the 174-pound junior rode out the clock to propel ISU to a 20-14 victory over in-state rival No. 1 Iowa for the first time since 2004.
Iowa State heads to its next match at the Cliff Keen Invitational in Las Vegas beginning on Friday, Dec. 5.