R.J. Boudro Named Big Ten Wrestler Of The Week

Junior R.J. Boudro is currently ranked No. 14 at 174 pounds.

3/4/2005 12:00:00 AM | Wrestling

March 4, 2005

EAST LANSING, Mich. - Junior R.J. Boudro earned his first career Big Ten Wrestler of the Week award after dominating in an 18-5 victory over Oklahoma's Brad Martens, Feb. 25.

Boudro was leading 2-0 going into the third period, when he went on a tear, recording six takedowns and three near-fall points. The 18-point performance is the most points by Boudro since he scored 24 in a technical fall over Eastern Michigan's Ben Best on Nov. 30.

Boudro finished the regular season 16-5, going 7-2 in dual meets and pacing the team with three technical falls. He is ranked as high as No. 12 in the nation, and earned the No. 3 seed at 174 pounds for this weekend's Big Ten Championships in Iowa City, Iowa.