Men's Wrestling | 1/12/2021 12:00:00 PM

    BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – West Liberty University's Garrett Cook has been honored as the first Mountain East Conference Wrestler of the Week.
    Cook, a sophomore 184-pounder from Weirton, W.Va. was recognized by the conference office on Tuesday after playing a key role in helping Coach Danny Irwin's Hilltoppers post a pair of impressive wins in Saturday's triangular season opener.
    The nationally-ranked hilltoppers powered past host Glenville State 38-12 and Alderson Broaddus 38-10.
    Turning in two dominating performances, Cook notched first-period falls in both matches. Barely having time to break a sweat, the sophomore stopped Glenville's Christian Ramsey at the 2:02 mark and the Battlers' Chiedu Chika in 2:41.
    The Black and Gold will be back on the road next Saturday when they head to Fairmont State for a triangular with the host Falcons and Glenville State.