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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa’s Ramos earns Big Ten Wrestler of the Week

Iowa’s Tony Ramos was named the Big Ten’s Wrestler of the Week on Tuesday.

This weekly honor is the first of the season for the 133-pounder and the third of his career. Ramos’ earned it in large part because of his 9-0 major decision victory over then-No. 3 A.J. Schopp of Edinboro. The Glenbard North product produced two takedowns, a reversal, a pair of nearfall points, and more than a minute of riding-time to earn the win.

This is the fifth time this season that a Hawkeye has earned the weekly conference honor, more than any other school. Nick Mooreat 165 pounds earned the accolade on Jan. 29, and 157-pounder Derek St. John was recognized on Dec. 11m, 2012. Senior 125-pounder Matt McDonough has earned the honor twice this season — once on Nov. 20, 2012, and again on Feb. 5.

Ramos has posted a 20-0 record this season, which includes 18 bonus-point victories.

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