ST.LOUIS- After he captured a win against the No.1 NAIA School, Grand View University, the American Midwest Conference named Tyler Deen conference wrestler of the week.
 
Currently ranked No.24 in the country, the sixth year from Albuquerque, N.M. beat Tony Mendoza of Grand View University in a tight 4-3 decision. Although Mendoza is not ranked, the Viking has knocked off five ranked individuals with two of those wins in the top 10. 
 
The Missouri Baptist men's wrestling team claimed a win over conference opponent William Woods. 
 
This is Deen's first weekly conference award of his career and the eighth time this season that a Spartan won this award.
 
The Spartans take a break before making the haul to Oklahoma City, Okla. to compete in the AMC/Sooner Conference tournament on Saturday February 18, 2025.