Kidd Gomez of Oklahoma City has been named the NAIA National Wrestler of the Week, the national office announced Wednesday. Gomez was selected based on his performances from Jan. 10 - 16.

Gomez scored bonus points in three of four matches wrestled, including two major decisions en route to the 125-pound title at the Cumberland (Tenn.) Open on Jan. 16. He posted a 10-2 major decision over Larone Madison of Cumberlands (Ky.) to open the event and followed with a 19-9 major decision against Lindsey Wilson's (Ky.) Andy Lenz. Gomez notched a 6-1 decision over Campbellsville's (Ky.) Jarvis Elam in the championship bout.

In dual action against Baker (Kan.) on Jan. 12, the sophomore registered his fourth pin of the season with a 6:05 stick of Allen Gassman.

The Noble, Okla., is currently ranked 10th at 125 pounds and owns a 14-9 record. Of those 14 wins, eight have resulted in bonus points (four pins, four major decisions).

The next Wrestler of the Week announcement will be on Jan. 26.

Nominees: Eric Burgey, William Penn (Iowa); Raleigh Abbott, Shorter (Ga.); Steven Butler, Lindenwood (Mo.); Damion Stephenson, Cumberlands (Ky.); Nick Hutcheson, Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.); Bradley Rogers, Cumberland (Tenn.).