SEWARD, Neb. – For his performances at the Avila Eagle Duals, Concordia University’s Creighton Baughman has been recognized as the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Wrestler of the Week. The announcement was made by the conference on Tuesday (Dec. 19). Baughman has received this award for the first time in his career.
As part of last week’s dual event in Kansas City, Mo., the 141-pound Baughman enjoyed a 5-0 day. His most notable victory was a 3-2 decision over No. 19 Donavan Parn of Missouri Valley College. Each of Baughman’s final three victories at the Eagle Duals came with bonus points as he notched two pins and took care of an opponent from Baker University (Kan.) by technical fall, 18-1. Baughman’s efforts helped the Bulldogs win three of their five duals as a team. The most significant victory was a 28-23 triumph over No. 18 Baker.
Baughman has pushed his overall 2023-24 season record to 18-4. He’s also 10-0 in duals and has dropped only one match all season to an NAIA opponent. Baughman is currently ranked first in the GPAC and eighth in the NAIA at 141 pounds. In two seasons as a Bulldog, Baughman owns a combined record of 43-14. He is a returning NAIA national qualifier and former junior college All-American at Iowa Western Community College.
Next up on the Concordia Wrestling schedule is the Cusatis Open slated for Jan. 6. GPAC dual action will resume on Jan. 12 with a visit to fifth-ranked Doane.