Life's Smucker Earns NAIA Wrestler of the Week Award

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Riley Smucker of Life is the NAIA Men's Wrestler of the Week, the national office announced Wednesday.

Smucker went 5-0 on the week. In dual action against Reinhardt, he provided the decision victory over a two-time All-American that put Life back ahead. At the Blue Raider Open, Smucker breezed his way through the 174 lbs bracket, claiming the top spot by beating all his opponents in the bonus.

Nominees: Ezavian Ortega, Friends (Kan.); Greg Hagan, Grand View (Iowa); Darron Harvey, Central Baptist (Ark.); Hayden Wempen, Morningside (Iowa); Matthew Gimson, Indiana Tech; Keller Rock, Embry-Riddle (Ariz.); Keegan Luton, Oklahoma City; Riley Smucker, Life (Ga.); Marckis Branford, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.)