Wrestler of the WeekJesse Mendez, Ohio State141 pounds – So. – Crown Point, Ind. – Crown Point<ul><li>Captured the 141-pound title at the 2023 Cliff Keen Invitational with a 5-0 record</li><li>Earned the crown with three-consecutive wins over top 15 wrestlers in his weight class, including a major decision over No. 4 Brock Hardy of Nebraska</li><li>Defeated No. 14 Vince Cornella of Cornell in the quarterfinals by technical fall (18-1), before winning the title match over No. 7 Ryan Jack of NC State by decision, 5-2</li><li>Last Ohio State Wrestler of the Week: Rocco Welsh (Nov. 8, 2023)</li></ul>2023-24 Big Ten Wrestler of the WeekNov. 8: Rocco Welsh, Fr., OSUNov. 14: Shayne Van Ness, So., PSU/ Dean Hamiti, Jr., WISNov. 22: Beau Bartlett, Sr., PSU/ Yaraslau Slavikouski, Gr., RUNov. 29: Gabe Arnold, Fr., IOWADec. 6: Jesse Mendez, So., OSU

Ohio State Claims Wrestler of the Week Honor

The Buckeye posted a 5-0 record en route to the 141-pound title at the 2023 Cliff Keen Invitational