UP's Roberts Earns NAIA National Wrestler of the Week — No. 7
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Shonn Roberts of Providence (Mont.)has been named the NAIA National Wrestler of the Week, announced Wednesday by the national office. He was chosen based on his performances from January 29 – February 4.
National Wrestler of the Week
Shonn Roberts, Providence (Mont.)
149-pound, So., Columbia Falls, Mont.
• In a dual against then-No. 14 Embry-Riddle (Ariz.), Roberts defeated then-No. 7 James Williams at 157 pounds to help the Argo’s to a 22-20 victory.
• The sophomore, who typically wrestles at 149 pounds, trailed for most of the match, however, Roberts converted a takedown into a pin with only four seconds left on the clock to earn the win.
For the complete NAIA Wrestler of the Week calendar, click here.
Nominees: Bruce Whitehead, Lyon (Ark.); Joe Robinson, Lindenwood-Belleville (Ill.); Michael Carew, Reinhardt (Ga.); Nick Null, Northwestern (Iowa); Chris Paulsen, Briar Cliff (Iowa); Nicholas Whitehead, Missouri Valley; Cartland Allen, Graceland (Iowa); Taylor Moeder, Kansas Wesleyan; Colton Gonzalez, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.); Chuck Sharon, Campbellsville (Ky.); John Olivieri, Cumberland (Tenn.); Cameron Jones, Cumberlands (Ky.); Jacob Pinedo, Waldorf (Iowa); Tristan Bean, WVU Tech; Matthew Cates, Southeastern (Fla.); Ray Porter, Lourdes (Ohio); Tyler Moser, Indiana Tech.
2017-18 NAIA National Wrestler of the Week Winners
Week 1 (Nov. 22): Olson Delisca, Southeastern (Fla.)
Week 2 (Dec. 6): Randy Keesler, Providence (Mont.)
Week 3 (Jan. 10): Artie Bess, Grand View (Iowa)
Week 4 (Jan. 17): Cameron Jones, Cumberlands (Ky.)
Week 5 (Jan. 24): Ethan Bunce, Marian (Ind.)
Week 6 (Jan. 31): Chandler Knight, Doane (Neb.)
Week 7 (Feb. 7): Shonn Roberts, Providence (Mont.)