SPARTANBURG, SC -- Appalachian State’s Marcus Cox has been named Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week for competition from January19-24.

The 141-pound junior from Lillington, NC, helped Appalachian to a strong showing in a dual match against UNC Greensboro over the weekend. Cox’s crowning accomplishment was a victory over 18th ranked Kevin Artis in Appalachian’s 19-18 loss to the Spartans. Cox recorded his pin of Artis 1:27 into the second period, which helped Appalachian rally from a 13-0 deficit.

In his last three matches Cox has won two by fall and one by major decision.He improved to 17-10 on the season and 3-2 in dual meets, and 1-0 in SoCon action.