Briggs named MIAA Wrestler of the Week

FREELAND, Mich. – Senior Dylan Briggs has been tabbed the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Wrestler of the Week for his performance at the Ohio Northern University Polar Bear Invitational.

Briggs was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Wrestler after winning the 165-pound title. He started the day with back-to-back first-period pins – 2:48 over Adrian Salomone from Wilmington (Ohio) College and 2:04 over Evan Atchley from University of Dubuque (Iowa). Briggs followed that with wins against fellow MIAA competitors – a 10-2 major decision over Ethan Nash from Trine (Ind.) University and 16-0 technical fall over Zach Altman from Adrian College. In the championship match, he defeated Jordan Hardrick from Ohio Northern, 6-1. Over the five matches, Briggs outscored his opponents, 60-5, with all five points allowed being escape points.

Briggs and the Comets return to the mat Saturday at the Wartburg (Iowa) College Dick Walker Duals. Olivet faces University of Wisconsin-Platteville at 9 a.m. CT, followed by a match against the host Knights at approximately 10:30 a.m. CT.