CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference announced their East and West division wrestlers of the week on Tuesday, naming redshirt sophomore Derek Raike (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) co-wrestler of the week for the MAC West division, along with Central Michigan's Mason Schrader.
 
Raike led the Bobcats at Sunday's Mountaineer Open, taking home the title in the 157 lb. bracket. Raike began his day by defeating UT-Chattanooga's Alex Hutchcraft by a first-period forfeit. Raike advanced to the quarterfinals with a 9-3 decision over NC State's Latrell Shaffer, recording two takedowns. Raike took home another victory by decision in the semifinals, recording three takedowns on his way to an 11-5 defeat of Appalachian State's Kai O'Dell. Raike dominated the championship match, recording five takedowns to defeat Appalachian State's Jeremiah Price by major decision, 17-6.
 
The Bobcats will return to the mat December 5-6, when they travel to Las Vegas for the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational December 5-6.
 
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