Luke Willochell Named Big 12 Wrestler of the Week

LARAMIE, Wyoming (11/10/26) – The University of Wyoming’s Luke Willochell (133) had one of the biggest upsets in the collegiate wrestling world this past week. For his efforts, he was named Big 12 Wrestler of the Week.  

No. 16 Willochell defeated Nebraska two-time All-American, No. 7 Jacob Van Dee, on Sunday inside the Devaney Center. Willochell scored a late takedown and rode out Van Dee for a 5-4 decision win in what was Willochell’s first-career top 10 victory.   

The win moved the Greensburg, Pennsylvania, native to 2-0 on the young season and up to as high as No. 8 in the polls. He and the rest of the Cowboys travel to No. 7 Stanford on Sunday for a 2 p.m. (MST) dual at the Stanford Softball Stadium.

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