Austin O'Connor Wins Second NCAA Wrestling Title

Posted Mar 18, 2023
Austin O'Connor returned to the top of the podium for the second time in his Tar Heel career, defeating No. 2 Levi Haines of Penn State, 6-2, to claim the 157-pound National Championship at the NCAA Wrestling Championships (Highlights). O'Connor brings home the gold for the second time in his legendary UNC career after winning the 149-title in 2021. (GoHeels.com)

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