KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chris Paulsen of Briar Cliff (Iowa) has been named the NAIA National Men's Wrestler of the Week, the National office announced Wednesday. Paulsen was chosen over a pool of conference winners based on competition from Jan. 20– 26.

National Wrestler of the Week

Chris Paulsen, Briar Cliff (Iowa).

165-pound JR., Raymond, Iowa

• Went 4-0 at the GPAC duals after bumping up a weight class to help his team.
• Picked up a pair of first-period pins and a major decision
• Defeated No. 9 Deandre Cherry at 174 Concordia (Neb.) 8-2. 

Nominees: Brian Mas, Central Baptist (Ark.); Nicholas Souder, Williams Baptist (Ark.); Owen Braungardt, Missouri Baptist; Jordan Pitt, Reinhardt (Ga.); Noah Walker, St. Andrews (N.C.); Lorenzo Vasquez, Southern Oregon; Keegan Mulhill, Eastern Oregon; Sam Osho, Marian (Ind.); Baterdene Boldmaa, Doane (Neb.); Marcus Urban, Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.); Dusten Reed, Morningside (Iowa); Brandon Aragon, Jamestown (N.D.); Mario Ybarra, Concordia (Neb.); Richard Pocock, Missouri Valley; Jacob Smith, Baker (Kan.); Kedrick Jones, Grand View (Iowa); Brennan Swafford, Graceland (Iowa); Dustin Mason, Bethany (Kan.); Harley Williamson, York (Neb.); Jake Ayers, Saint Mary (Kan.); Max Emerson, Cumberlands (Ky.); Tyler Kassinger, Thomas More (Ky.); Lee Johnson, Midway (Ky.); Gabe Gray, Wayland Baptist (Texas); Alton Meeks, Southeastern (Fla.)

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.)

Week 5 (January 22): Colton Gonzalez, Marian (Ind.)

Week 6 (January 29): Chris Paulsen, Briar Cliff (Iowa)