2002-03 College News - Dustin Darveaux named NCC Wrestler of the Week

Dustin Darveaux named NCC Wrestler of the Week

November 26, 2002

Dustin Darveaux of St. Cloud State has been named the NCC Wrestler of the Week by the conference office.

Darveaux, a senior heavyweight from Pipestone, Minn., finished third at the Kaufman Open in Omaha, Neb. He started off the tournament by defeating Mike Christian of Oklahoma State 5-3 and Jon Madsen of Mary 6-2. In the semifinals he dropped a narrow decision to Kellen Fluckiger of Arizona State 5-4 before rebounding to defeat Brad Steele of Wyoming 5-2. Madsen is ranked #3 in the NAIA ranks while Fluckiger is #7 and Steele is #19 in NCAA Division I competition.

Others nominated: Chad Wallace, Nebraska-Omaha; Matt Strawser, North Dakota State.

NCC 2002-2003 Wrestling Honor Roll

Nov. 12 - Tyler Jones, South Dakota State

Nov. 19 - Chad Wallace, Nebraska-Omaha

Nov. 26 - Dustin Darveaux, St. Cloud State