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McNeil Named ACC Wrestler Of The Week
December 24, 2024 | Wrestling
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – North Carolina wrestler Lachlan McNeil has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Wrestler of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday morning.
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McNeil earns Wrestler of the Week honors from the ACC for the second time in his career.
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The Tar Heel 149-pounder went 3-0 at the Collegiate Wrestling Duals on Saturday, picking up wins over Ohio State, Iowa State and Lock Haven.
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McNeil collected an 8-2 decision over Ohio State's 12th-ranked Dylan D'Emilio in the opener, his second-straight ranked victory.
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The Toronto, Ontario native followed with a technical fall over Iowa State's Carter Fousek, rounding out the tournament with a 10-1 major decision over No. 31 Lucas Kapusta of Lock Haven.
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Up next, the Tar Heels will round out the calendar year traveling to Soldier Salute on December 29-30.
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McNeil earns Wrestler of the Week honors from the ACC for the second time in his career.
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The Tar Heel 149-pounder went 3-0 at the Collegiate Wrestling Duals on Saturday, picking up wins over Ohio State, Iowa State and Lock Haven.
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McNeil collected an 8-2 decision over Ohio State's 12th-ranked Dylan D'Emilio in the opener, his second-straight ranked victory.
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The Toronto, Ontario native followed with a technical fall over Iowa State's Carter Fousek, rounding out the tournament with a 10-1 major decision over No. 31 Lucas Kapusta of Lock Haven.
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Up next, the Tar Heels will round out the calendar year traveling to Soldier Salute on December 29-30.
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