SEWARD, Neb. – A strong start in GPAC dual action led to Concordia University, Nebraska graduate student Creighton Baughman earning conference accolades on Wednesday (Nov. 27). As announced by the league office, Baughman has been named the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Wrestler of the Week. Baughman has earned this distinction for the third time in his career.
The award was based on Baughman’s efforts in last week’s 33-22 dual win at Hastings. In that outing, Baughman pinned the Broncos’ Dalton Michael in 2:42. It was Baughman’s first appearance of the 2024-25 season. A Papillion, Neb., native and former All-American at Iowa Western Community College, Baughman proceeded to win twice on Tuesday at the GPAC Day of Duals. He has accumulated 61 victories in his Concordia career and is a two-time NAIA national qualifier.
Head Coach Josh Watts’ squad stands at 3-1 after defeating Dakota Wesleyan and falling at the hands of Morningside on Tuesday. The next event on the schedule is the Doane University Open on Dec. 7.