WRESTLING: Ian Parker unanimously chosen as Big 12 Wrestler of the Week

Redshirt sophomore Ian Parker has been named the Big 12 Wrestler of the Week after a successful weekend with a pair of wins over ranked opponents.

Parker started the weekend with a 4-3 win over OU’s No. 10 Dom Demas that was won in an explosive sudden victory.

Ian Parker match up was much anticipated and ended in explosive fashion after a slow start! Parker gets the takedown and Hilton EXPLODES.

See for yourself. 👀 #Cyclones pic.twitter.com/FkkXpgF3UZ

— Jacqueline (@JacquelineCord) January 26, 2019

On Sunday in Stillwater, the 141-pounder continued his winning streak and defeated OSU’s No. 12 Kaid Brock in a 6-3 decision. Kevin Dresser has done nothing but praise Parker as one of the toughest guys in the room with an endless fuel tank.

CFTV: Coach Dresser discusses Ian Parkers successful weekend against Oklahoma opponents and his excitement around the tough competition to come. pic.twitter.com/EaoV88GiBq

— CycloneFanatic.com (@cyclonefanatic) January 28, 2019

Parker currently is 19-3 overall and is undefeated in dual action.

Jacqueline Cordova

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Jacqueline graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications. She has been fortunate enough to have interned for Cyclone Fanatic for 2 and a half years before being promoted to stay on. She currently wears a lot of hats at Cyclone Fanatic: Social Media Director, Iowa State Wrestling beat reporter, and staff photographer. Jacqueline loves reading and watching trash reality TV shows when she's not watching sports. One of her favorite accomplishments is having interned for the Minnesota Vikings and during Super Bowl LII.

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