KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Derrick Smallwood of Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) has been named the NAIA National Men’s Wrestler of the Week. Smallwood was chosen over a pool of conference winners based on competition from Jan. 6 – 12.

National Wrestler of the Week

Derrick Smallwood, Lindsey Wilson 9Ky.)

157-pound So., Vine Grove, Ky.

• Smallwood went a perfect 5-0 at the NAIA National Duals to help the Blue Raiders to a 6^th place finish
• Wrestled across to different weight classes over the weekend taking down four NAIA ranked opponents.
• He defeated Richard Pocock, Jacob McNutt, Jordan Komac, and Tristan Selmer.  

Nominees: Antonio Stewart, Reinhardt (Ga.) ; Aiden McDonald, St. Andrews (N.C.) ; Brandon James, Marian (Ind.) ; Shonn Roberts, Providence (Mont.) ; Tanner Farmer, Concordia (Neb.) ; Jonah Egli, Morningside (Iowa) ; Lucas Lovvorn, Baker (Kan.) ; Kendrick Jones, Grand View (Iowa) ; Elias Vaoifi, Missouri Valley ; Pierce Mederios, York (Neb.) ; Avery Jaramillo, Saint Mary (Kan.) ; Tres Leon, Cumberlands (Ky.) ; Julian Hernandez, Life (Ga.) ; Nathan Walton, Cumberland (Tenn.) ‘ James Caniglia, Thomas More (Ky.) ; Zach Linton, Campbellsville (Ky.) ; Chase Vincent, Oklahoma City ; Kobe Nelms, Texas Wesleyan ; Issac Crowell, Southeastern (Fla.) ; Nick Gates, Indiana Tech ; Nick Henneman, Lourdes (Ohio)

2019-20 Men's Wrestling Composite Award Winners

Week 1 (November 20): Jacob McNutt, Cumberlands (Ky.)

Week 2 (November 27): Bryce Nickel, Cumberlands (Ky.)

Week 3 (January 08): Levi Perry, Corban (Ore.)

Week 4 (January 15): Derrick Smallwood, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.)