NORFOLK, Va. – Redshirt sophomore Killian Cardinale has been named the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Wrestler of the Week on Wednesday afternoon.
Cardinale has been a force on the mats early on this season, and he proved that this past week at the Journeymen Collegiate Classic. The 125-pounder went 2-1 on the day, with his first win coming against No. 8 Brock Hudkins of Indiana in a 2-1 win by decision.
Cardinale then went on to a 2-1 win by decision over Oklahoma's Tommy Hoskins before ultimately falling to No. 19 Brandon Pretzel of Lehigh in the championship bout in his bracket.
The Bristow, Virginia-native has collected a 5-1 record to start the season. In the first week of the season at the Battle at the Citadel, Cardinale won his bracket, going a perfect 3-0 on the day.
The Monarchs are hitting the road to face No. 9 NC State this Friday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m. in their first dual meet of the season. The wrestling Monarchs will spend the weekend in Raleigh, as the team will also compete in the Wolfpack Open on Sunday, November 17.
Cardinale Tabbed as MAC Wrestler of the Week
