SPARTANBURG, S.C. - UNCG sophomore Ivan Lopouchanski has been named Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week for all competitions from through November 24-30.

The award is Lopouchanski's second in as many weeks this season.

Lopouchanski continued his hot start to the season this past week as he went 3-0 in a trio of dual matches for the Spartans at the Hoosier Duals on Saturday. Lopouchanski began his week with perhaps the biggest win of his individual career. The sophomore from Hollywood, Fla., was pitted against Indiana's Kurt Kinser, who was ranked No. 6 at 149 pounds, and defeated him 6-2, including over two minutes of riding time.

He then defeated Northern Illinois' Vince Castillo, 8-2. In the final match of the day, Lopouchanski scored a 5-3 decision against Joey Metzler from Old Dominion.

Lopouchanski is now ranked as high as seventh in the nation at 149 pounds by WrestlingReport.com and ninth by Wrestling Insider Magazine. He checks in at 12th by Intermat, as well.

Other nominees: Austin Trotman (Appalachian State) and Prescott Garner (Chattanooga)

2010-11 SoCon Wrestlers of the Week

Nov. 24     Ivan Lopouchanski, UNCG

Dec. 1       Ivan Lopouchanski, UNCG