SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- The Citadel 157-pound wrestler Keith Koziel has been named this week’s Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week for all matches from Jan. 27-Feb. 3, the league office announced Wednesday. The award is selected by the league’s wrestling sports information directors.

Koziel began the week by pinning No. 20 Joey Knox of Chattanooga in 29 seconds. The sophomore then won a 6-4 decision over Limestone College’s Nick Shappee as the Bulldogs knocked off the Saints, 21-13. Koziel has now won six straight matches.

Also nominated for this week’s award were Chattanooga’s Cody Cleveland, Appalachian State’s Dylan Temple, VMI’s John Pope and UNC Greensboro’s Mikal McKee.

SoCon Wrestler of the Week

Week 1 - Chris Bencivenga, UNC Greensboro

Week 2 ? Austin Trotman, Appalachian State

Week 3 ? Vitaly Radsky, Davidson

Week 4 ? Chris Bencivenga, UNC Greensboro

Week 5 ? Leon Barrow, VMI

Week 6 ? Frank Celorrio, Appalachian State

Week 7 ? Jason McCroskey, Chattanooga

Week 8 ? Keith Koziel, The Citadel