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Washington Earns Big Ten Wrestler of the Week Honors

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Following a week where he went 2-0, including a victory over a No. 5 ranked wrestler from Penn State, sophomore Donnell Washington has been chosen the Big Ten Wrestler of the Week.

Washington started his day at the Northwestern Tri Meet with an emphatic victory over No. 5 Carter Starocci of Penn State. Washington got a take down and four-point near fall in the first period and led 10-1 early in the match. He hung on late for a 10-9 decision.

Washington followed that up with a key win by fall to help the Hoosiers beat Northwestern, 18-16.