By FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State senior Micquille Robinson was named MIAA Wrestler of the Week on Tuesday (Nov. 13) for his efforts these past two weeks in the Dan Harris Open and the Bethany Swede Open. This is the first honor for Robinson in his Tiger career.
Robinson began his senior campaign on a good note in the 184-pound weight class at the Dan Harris Open (Nov. 4) with a 4-0 sweep for his first individual title of the season. Robinson received a bye in the first round before defeating Tyson Albright of Benedictine in a 10-5 decision. Robinson then used a 3-0 decision to defeat Joshua Nelson of Concordia (Neb.) to advance to the semifinal round. The Wichita, Kan. native then defeated Jacob Smith of Baker with a 3-1 decision. Robinson finished off the tournament with a 4-3 decision over Alex Kauffman of Northeast Oklahoma in the title bout.
At the Bethany Swede Open (Nov. 10), Robinson walked away with a 5-0 day in the 184-pound weight class. He picked up three decisions in his first three bouts over Joey Ewalt (5-2), Ivan Balavage (7-5) and Kevin Murry (5-0). In the semifinal match, Robinson pinned Brett Barefoot of Schreiner University in exactly 5:00. He kept his unbeaten streak with a victory over Alex Kauffman again after he bowed out due to injury.
Robinson and the rest of the Tiger wrestlers will be back at it this weekend when they compete in the Nebraska-Kearney Open on Saturday (Nov. 17). The tournament is slated to commence at 9 a.m.