(Iowa City, IA) – While Sterling Dias was named the NWCA Region Wrestler of the Month earlier this week, another Hawkeye has been named to a weekly honor. Sophomore Kylie Welker was named the USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week.
The Wisconsin native has seen an extensive amount of success in weight class 170 as she picked up three wins last week to help Iowa earn the 2024 NWCA National Duals title. Welker earned a forfeit on Saturday against Adrian College while beating #2 Tiffani Baublitz in the semifinals and beat North Central College in an 11-3 decision.
Welker has seen an extensive amount of success in the past, including 5th place in the 2023 U.S. Open Wrestling Championship, and was a Runner-up at the U20 National Championship in 2023. The performance by Welker helped Iowa earn a 4-0 victory in the National Duals against Adrian College, Presbyterian, and North Central.
The Hawkeyes return back to action next Sunday, January 21st at home.