With his last two wins against ranked opponents in a tri-meet against Central Michigan University and Edinboro University, he helped his case. The wins in duals that were decided by one and three points, respectively, earned him MAC Wrestler of the Week last week.
Buckwalter became the fourth different Kent State wrestler to win the award this season, along with fifth-year senior Mike DePalma, fifth-year senior Ian Miller and redshirt-freshman Kyle Conel.
Buckwalter finished the season 14-4 in dual meets and at 165 pounds, is the No. 29 wrestler in the country.
While the team prepares for the MAC Tournament, which runs March 5-6, the Stater spoke with Buckwalter about his success, past Kent State teams and becoming a teacher.