Austin O'Connor Named Finalist For Hodge Trophy

Posted Mar 22, 2023
North Carolina Wrestling 157-pound national champion Austin O'Connor has been named a finalist for the 2023 WIN Magazine/Culture House Dan Hodge Trophy. On the season, O'Connor went 23-0 with seven major decisions, five falls, and four technical falls, on his way to being the ACC and NCAA Champion at 157-pounds. Fans can vote for O'Connor here. (GoHeels.com)

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