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Austin O'Connor Named ACC Wrestler Of The Year

National champion Austin O'Connor of North Carolina has been chosen the ACC Wrestler of the Year and heads up the sport’s 2021 season award winners announced on Wednesday. The second-seeded O’Connor’s 3-2 win over No. 1 seed Sammy Sasso of Ohio State in the 149-pound final on March 20 secured UNC’s first NCAA wrestling title since 1995. (The ACC) UNC’s Austin O'Connor Wins 149-pound NCAA Wrestling Championship
As long as North Carolina Tar Heels wrestle, Austin O'Connor will be remembered. On Saturday, No. 2 ranked O'Connor (12-0) defeated No. 1 Sammy Sasso...
Tue Mar 23, 2021

Austin O'Connor Wins 149-Pound NCAA Wrestling Title
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