Andy Sneddon, CMUChippewas.com
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. -- Central Michigan senior Austin Severn was named the Mid-American Conference Wrestler of the Week after defeating two higher-ranked opponents.
Severn, a senior from New Lothrop, pinned 14th-ranked Kevin Beazley of Old Dominion in 4:57, and defeated ninth-ranked Shawn Scott of Northern Illinois, 4-3. Severn’s two wins helped the Chippewas defeated the Monarchs and the Huskies to improve to 5-2 overall, 3-2 MAC.
Severn, who entered the week ranked 18th by InterMat, improved to 19-5 and is ranked 14th this week.
He has won five of his last six matches.