IRVING, TEX. --- UNI wrestler Parker Keckeisen has been named the Big 12 Conference's Wrestler of the Week, as announced by the league office on Tuesday morning. The selection is the second time Keckeisen has received the weekly honor in his career, and is the second Panther to be honored this season (Cael Happel, Nov. 22).
Keckeisen earns conference recognition after recording a 7-5 decision over No. 4 Marcus Coleman in UNI's 19-12 dual loss to No. 3 Iowa State last Friday night at home. The redshirt sophomore, who ranks second in the nation at 184 pounds, earned his third win of the season over a top-5 nationally ranked opponent on Friday and fourth of his career.