Sophomore Tied for National Lead With 12 Pins

SPARTANBURG, S.C. ? The Citadel sophomore Odie Delaney has been selected as the Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week for all competition from December 2-8.

Wrestling in the 197-pound weight class, Delaney was 6-2 for the week with both of his losses coming against nationally-ranked competition. After falling to Erik Schuth of Ohio, Delaney rebounded by pinning Cleveland State’s Jeff Schuller. At the Penn State Open, Delaney went 5-1, winning all five matches by virtue of the pin on his way to a fifth place finish.

On the season, Delaney is 15-3 overall and 2-1 in dual matches, including one major decision and 12 pins. The 12 pins is tied for first nationally among all weight classes and all divisions for the 2009-10 season.

2009-10 Southern Conference Wrestlers of the Week

Dec. 2        Jake Young, Chattanooga

Dec. 9        Odie Delaney, The Citadel