O'Connor Named ACC Wrestler Of The Week

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February 14, 2023 | Wrestling

GREENSBORO, N.C. - North Carolina wrestling graduate student Austin O'Connor has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Wrestler of the Week, the league announced Tuesday afternoon.

The recognition comes following O'Connor's major decision (11-3) against Virginia Tech's fifth-ranked Bryce Andonian Friday night. O'Connor, who currently sits at 15-0 on the season, has registered 14 bonus point victories on the season, with the lone decision coming in his season debut on Dec. 16 against Appalachian State.

A four-time All-America honoree and the 2021 National Champion at 149-pounds, O'Connor climbed one spot in this week's InterMat Wrestling rankings to No. 2 in the nation, following Friday night's top-five victory.

Austin and the Tar Heels close out the regular season this Friday night, welcoming No. 8 NC State to Carmichael Arena for Senior Night. The contest is slated for 7 PM, and fans unable to make it can watch live on ACC Network.