Nov. 23, 2009

PITTSBURGH - Pitt sophomore Tyler Nauman was named the Eastern Wrestling League's Wrestler of the Week for his efforts on the weekend. Nauman went a perfect 3-0 at 141 at the Sprawl & Brawl duals, improving to 11-0 on the season.

In the latest InterMat rankings, Nauman is ranked 10th and is ranked as high as seventh in other national polls. The Middletown, Pa., native will surely move up this week as he registered a tech fall (16-0) against Ryan Prater of Illinois, who was ranked No. 17 entering the weekend.

Nauman, in addition to his tech fall, recorded two falls in his final two matches of the day. He defeated Davidson's Ben Thompson by fall (1:28) and Rider's Aaron Nestor in a fall (2:17).

Nauman joins teammate Ryan Tomei as an EWL Wrestler of the Week recipient this year. Tomei was honored after the Panthers' first tournament of the season - the Buffalo Open.

Pitt will send individuals to tournaments this weekend, but will not travel as a team. The Panthers' next match will be Dec. 6 at the Penn State Open, an all-day event.