LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Lindsey Wilson College's Ian Stephens is the Mid-South Conference Wrestler of the Week, conference officials announced on Monday.

The weekly award is Stephens' first of the season and of his career.

Stephens had a perfect week going 4-0, including winning his weight class at the Missouri Valley College Invitational. He won three matches during the week against ranked opponents.

The Lafayette, Ga., sophomore opened the week with an 8-0 major decision over Campbellsville University's Josh Ashbrook -- who is ranked sixth at 174 pounds. Stephens scored four of the team's 16 points in a 28-16 loss to the No. 4-ranked Tigers.

During the Missouri Valley Invitational, Stephens won three matches, including two against ranked opponents, to claim the 174-pound title.

Stephens -- who is ranked third in the NAIA at 174 -- beat Missouri Valley's Jamaal Bufford with a pin at 2:50. In the semifinals, Stephens beat fifth-ranked Derek Peperas from Oklahoma City University 3-1.

Stephens dominated the finals beating Indiana Tech's Tanner Martin -- ranked 12th individually -- 16-1.

Stephens improved to 25-1 on the season following his perfect week.

The next wrestler of the week award is scheduled to be announced on Monday, Jan. 30.

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