BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University 125-pound wrestler Vito Pasone was tabbed the Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week after his performance in three matches for the Mountaineers.
The senior faced three top-15 opponents last week, going 2-1 and catapulting into the top 20 himself. The Mountaineers (7-2, 3-0 SoCon) also went 2-1 on the week, jumping from No. 21 in the nation to No. 17.
No. 18 Pasone began his week with a 9-3 decision over No. 11 Nathan Kraisser of Campbell as Appalachian stormed to a 24-13 win. The Black and Gold then traveled to face its second SoCon foe of the week, tackling SIUE where Pasone downed the No.