T.J. Wunnicke Named WIAC Wrestler of the Week

University of Wisconsin-Platteville junior wrestler T.J. Wunnicke (Dodgeville, Wisconsin) has been selected as the WIAC Wrestler of the Week, announced by league officials on Tuesday. It is the second time that he has earned the weekly honor.

Wunnicke recorded four first period pins at the 2011 MSOE Inivtational, last week, en route to being named the tournament's Most Outstanding Wrestler. Prior to the tournament, in a dual vs. UW-La Crosse, he defeated then No. 2 ranked Adam Sheley, 8-6. For the season, Wunnicke is now 11-2 with nine pins. All nine pins have came in the first period.

Next, Wunnicke and the Pioneers will Travel to Naperville, Illinois on Saturday for the North Central Open, where they will face many of the nation's top NCAA Division III teams.