Original Release: MCAC Sports
 

Avant Jackson, the 285-pound wrestler at Northland Community and Technical College, earned the MCAC Wrestler of the Week award. Jackson went 3-1 at the Beaver Bash Duals in Minot, SD, last Friday. In his three wins, Jackson won by fall, won by a major decision, and won by a 10-6 decision. His only loss of the day came at the hands of an NCAA DII wrestler from Minot State. 
 

MCAC Wrestling Athlete-of-the-Week

Avant Jackson

Northland Community and Technical College

SO / 285 lb.

Thief River Falls, MN

 

Northland sophomore Avant Jackson went 3-1 in matches at the Beaver Bash Duals in Minot, ND on Friday, Nov. 21.

Jackson won by fall over Othiel Kabongo in the Pioneers' 31-30 tiebreaker dual meet loss to the University of Saskatchewan.

He won by a 15-1 major decision over Michael Dafe of Saskatchewan in an extra match, and won by a 10-6 decision over Ashton Zimney of Bismarck State in the Pioneers' 34-16 loss to the Mystics.

Jackson's only loss on the day was a 5-1 defeat at the hands of Minot State's Zachary Allen. Minot State, an NCAA Division II program, defeated Northland 51-0.