Austin O'Connor, Lachlan McNeil Named NWCA Scholar All-Americans

Posted Apr 21, 2023
North Carolina wrestlers Lachlan McNeil and Austin O'Connor collected Scholar All-America recognition Friday, the National Wrestling Coaches Association announced. The 2023 157-pound NCAA Champion, O'Connor is the program's first 5-time All-American and is finishing a master's degree in educational innovation, technology & entrepreneurship. (GoHeels.com)

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