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Muskies of the Week: Ryan Renon and Becca Tilleman


Athletics - posted on 2/14/2012

Junior Ryan Renon and senior Becca Tilleman have been named Lakeland College's Muskies of the Week for their performances in action last week. Read about their success below.

Ryan Renon

Junior Ryan Renon garnered Muskie of the Week honors for the fourth time this season after once again showcasing his dominance on the wrestling mat.

Renon, who wrestles in the 165-pound weight class, recorded his sixth technical fall of the year, this time a 17-1 fall over Casey Kenealy of Concordia University Wisconsin in a Northern Wrestling Association dual on Feb. 8.

The Wrightstown, Wis., native has tallied a 21-4 mark this season, including a 75-25 career record, which ranks eighth all time at Lakeland. Renon holds the career record for most near fall points (310) and he holds the single season record for near fall points (133) set in 2010.

Renon looks to claim his third NWA Title at 165 this weekend as Lakeland hosts the sixth NWA Tournament. The Muskies are vying for a fifth straight team title.

See what Renon says about his dominant season so far: http://youtu.be/vNzTacHccmc

Renon is an exercise science major.

Here's a look into Ryan's personality:

Favorites:
TV: "Man vs. Wild"
Movie: "300"
Music: Skilet

Q. Six technical falls in a season is a huge feat. What do you look for in your opponents?
A: I look to take advantage when they get tired and attack every opening they give me.

Q: What has been your most memorable match this season?
A: When I earned by sixth technical fall on senior night.

Q: What's the hardest part about making weight each week?
A: Saying no to Mountain Dew.

Q: Who is your favorite person to wrestle with at practice and why?
A: Head coach Mike DeRoehn and David Galarno because I know they always give me their best to get the best out of me.
 
Becca Tilleman

Senior Becca Tilleman garnered Muskie of the Week honors for the second time this season after a memorable week.

The 5-foot-2 point guard established two milestones last week, recording her 201st steal, moving her into second on the all-time list behind 2002 graduate Jill Dewane. She also became just the second player in Lakeland history to record more than 60 steals and 120 assists in the same season, joining 1990 graduate Lynn Holguin.

The Green Bay, Wis., native averaged 4.7 points and 5.7 rebounds as the Muskies went 3-0 on the week. Tilleman tallied 13 assists and four steals bringing her career totals to 280 and 205 respectively.
Tilleman will look to continue Lakeland's winning ways as they prepare for the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament.

See what Tilleman has to say about her accomplishments thus far: http://youtu.be/b2SmKEyXL-g

Tilleman is an exercise science major.

Favorites:
TV: "Phineas and Pherb"
Movie: "White Chicks"
Music: Niki Minaj

Q. What does being second in career steals mean to you?
A: I've never been a big stats person, but it means a lot to know I've been able to help the team.

Q: What is your go-to shot in H-O-R-S-E?
A: A no jump, NBA 3-point shot.

Q: What has been your most memorable game this season?
A: Giving Wisconsin Lutheran their first conference loss of the season.

Q: Who's your favorite athlete and why?
A: Sammy Phralis, because she's a really good point guard for Ohio State University.

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