University of Northern Iowa Athletics
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Steiert Named BIG 12 Wrestler of the Week
12/10/2019 5:49:00 PM | Wrestling
IRVING, Texas - Bryce Steiert has been named the Big 12 Wrestler of the Week for Week six after going 4-1 for the week and leading UNI to a fourth-place finish at the prestigious Cliff Keen Invite. This serves as the first Conference honor of the senior's career.
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Steiert was one of just two Big 12 wrestlers to make the finals in Las Vegas. He took down a pair of ranked opponents on the path to the championship, including a major decision over No. 8 Anthony Valencia from Arizona State in the semifinals.
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His lone loss came in overtime of the championship match. Steiert's performance boasted two major decisions and a fall. He recorded the highest finish for UNI at the tournament.
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The Panthers return home for the UNI Open. The tournament takes place Saturday at the UNI-Dome, beginning at 9 a.m.
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Steiert was one of just two Big 12 wrestlers to make the finals in Las Vegas. He took down a pair of ranked opponents on the path to the championship, including a major decision over No. 8 Anthony Valencia from Arizona State in the semifinals.
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His lone loss came in overtime of the championship match. Steiert's performance boasted two major decisions and a fall. He recorded the highest finish for UNI at the tournament.
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The Panthers return home for the UNI Open. The tournament takes place Saturday at the UNI-Dome, beginning at 9 a.m.
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