SEWARD, Neb. – After wrapping up a perfect run through the dual schedule, senior Creighton Baughman received recognition from the GPAC. On Tuesday (Feb. 6), the league announced Baughman as the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Wrestler of the Week. Baughman pulled in the same award back on Dec. 19. The latest honor came as a result of his efforts in the Concordia University Wrestling duals with Colby Community College and No. 7 Doane.
The 141-pound Baughman defeated both of his opponents last week with bonus points. The Papillion, Neb., native was a 15-0 winner by technical fall (3:26) over Colby’s Xzavier Martinez on senior night inside Friedrich Arena. The Bulldogs dominated the Trojans, 48-6, in the team scoring. The next day, Baughman picked up an 11-1 major decision over Doane’s Tristen Brown. Baughman will enter the GPAC tournament with an overall record of 28-5. He went a spotless 15-0 in duals this season.
A national qualifier in 2023, Baughman owns a two-year record of 53-15 during his time as a Bulldog. He is currently rated as the No. 1 wrestler in the GPAC and No. 8 competitor in the NAIA in his weight class.
Up next, Head Coach Chase Clasen and the Concordia Wrestling program will host the 2024 GPAC Wrestling Championships on Feb. 16-17.