Freshman Austin O'Connor Named ACC Wrestler of the Week for Third Time

Posted Feb 5, 2019
UNC freshman Austin O'Connor has been named the ACC Wrestler of the Week for February 5. The honor is the third of the season for O'Connor and the first since he was recognized in back-to-back weeks November 20-27. O'Connor upped his impressive season record to 25-3 with a pair of pins in the 17th-ranked Tar Heels' team wins over Bucknell and No. 13 Pitt. (GoHeels.com)

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