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Greeley Native Andrew Alirez Named Big 12 Wrestler of the Year

IRVING, Texas – Northern Colorado’s Andrew Alirez was voted the 2023 Big 12 Wrestler of the Year by league coaches after completing a 28-0 season that was highlighted by a Big 12 title as well as an individual national title.

Alirez became the first wrestler in program history to win both the Conference’s yearly award and a national championship since Northern Colorado became a Division I program in 2006. The Greeley, Colorado native also earned his first All-American honor en route to his 141-pound title after defeating Iowa’s top-seeded Real Woods via 6-4 decision. The loss was the three-time All-American’s first of the season (20-1).

Alirez’s season included a litany of awards as he collected his first Big 12 Wrestler of the Week award on November 29 as well as the NCAA Wrestler of the Week. … rest of story at UNCbears.com/greeley-native-andrew-alirez-named-big-12-wrestler-of-the-year

March 25, 2023 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized