SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Chattanooga Fabian Gutierrez has been named the Southern Conference wrestler of the week for all competition from Oct. 31- Nov. 6 the league office announced Wednesday.

Gutierrez, a sophomore from Commerce City, Colorado, picked up four victories to win the title of 125 pounds at the Hokie Open on Sunday. Gutierrez earned a 6-4 decision win over Korbin Meink, a 6-1 decision win over Elijah Oliver of Indiana University and a pin against Joey Melendez of North Carolina. He then went on to beat teammate and preseason All-SoCon selection, Alonzo Allen by a pin to win the 125-weight class.

Gutierrez returns to the mat Sunday when the Mocs compete against No. 21 North Carolina.  

Also nominated: Codi Russell (Appalachian State), Martin Duane (The Citadel), Mitchell Trigg (Davidson) and Neal Richards (VMI).

 2018-19 SoCon Wrestlers of the Week

Nov. 7        Fabian Gutierrez, Chattanooga

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