SEWARD, Neb. – For the second time in three weeks, Concordia University, Nebraska graduate student Creighton Baughman has been honored by the GPAC. The league office announced Baughman as the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Men’s Wrestler of the Week on Wednesday (Dec. 11). Baughman also earned the GPAC Wrestler of the Week honor on Nov. 27 and has been recognized with this distinction four times in his career.
A Papillion, Neb., native, Baughman emerged from the Connor Oppenheim Open on Dec. 7 as the 141-pound open division champion. As part of his tournament, Baughman went 5-0 while up against five NAIA opponents, outscoring them by a combined score of 45-9. In the championship match, Baughman topped Grand View University (Iowa)’s Drew Woodley, 6-4. The tournament title pushed Baughman’s season record to 8-0 (including a 3-0 dual mark).
In three seasons at Concordia, Baughman has gone a combined 66-18. The 66 wins put him at No. 9 on the Concordia Wrestling program’s all-time list. Counting two seasons at Iowa Western Community College, Baughman has totaled 106 wins in his collegiate career.
The Bulldogs will return to action on Friday with a home dual vs. No. 8 Doane. Action is slated to get underway at 7 p.m. CT.