Austin O'Connor Earns ACC Wrestler Of The Week Honors
Posted Nov 21, 2018
The ACC has recognized North Carolina's Austin O'Connor (149 pounds) as the ACC Wrestler of the Week for November 20. O'Connor defeated No. 11 Josh Maruca 3-2 to give UNC its first lead of the dual as the Tar Heels knocked off No. 8 Arizona State last Saturday afternoon in Tempe. O'Connor improved to 6-1 on the year with the victory and 2-0 in dual action.
(GoHeels.com)
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