Spartanburg, SC -- The Citadel’s Sean Markey has been named Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week for the week of Jan.4.

The senior from Randolph, NJ, posted a strong performance at the Southern Scuffle, placing third in the 141-pound weight class. Markey, who is ranked 13th by Intermat, finished the tournament with a 6-1 mark, notching four victories by pin and recording two other triumphs as a result of major decisions.

Markey’s performance at the Southern Scuffle helped the Bulldogs to a 16th place finish, which was second among the six SoCon teams that competed in the tournament.

The Bulldogs will return to the mat on January 9 when they host Duke and Campbell starting at 3:00 p.m. in McAlister Field House.