SAN FRANCISCO – Oregon State redshirt junior Hunter Willits has been named the Pac-12's Wrestler of the Week, the conference announced on Tuesday.
The honor is the first of Willits' career, and he's the third Beaver to be recognized this season, following Mateo Olmos on Nov. 9 and Devan Turner Dec. 21.
Willits, ranked 17th in the nation at 157 pounds, received the recognition after going 2-0 in OSU's wins over Northern Colorado Friday and Wyoming Saturday.
He opened the trip with a 7-2 decision over Nathan Moore in Greeley, Colo.