THE OFFICIAL ATHLETICS SITE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER

Burford finished with a 3-0 record last week to help the Warhawks to a 2-1 record, including wins over No. 14 UW-Eau Claire and UW-Platteville. On Tuesday, he recorded four points in the third period on his way to a 5-4 decision over the Blugolds' Jake Drexler, who is ranked sixth in the nation by the National Wrestling Coaches Association and eighth by D3wrestle.com. On Friday, Burford topped Sam Wenzel of No. 5 UW-La Crosse by 9-1 major decision. Wenzel is listed in the Contender category by D3wrestle.com. He completed the week later that day by moving up one weight class to defeat Caden Fry by 5-0 decision at 157 pounds. Burford is now 4-0 for the season with two major decisions.