SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Appalachian State’s Michael Elliott has been named the Southern Conference wrestler of the week for all competition from Dec. 12-18, the league office announced Wednesday.

The Jefferson, North Carolina, native picked up a 5-4 decision win over Oklahoma’s Jeremy Thomas on Sunday. The senior 165-pounder had 26 seconds of riding time on his side when he erased a 4-2 deficit on a takedown in the final minute of the third period. From that position, he was able to remain atop Thomas and get an additional point by pushing his riding time over a minute.

The win gives Elliott a 13-6 overall season record, a 2-1 season dual record and a 23-18 all-time record at Appalachian State. The win also put him at a team-leading 13 wins this season.

The Mountaineers will return to the mat on Jan. 1-2 as they travel to Chattanooga, Tennessee, to compete in the Southern Scuffle.

2018-19 SoCon Wrestlers of the Week

Nov. 7        Fabian Gutierrez, Chattanooga

Nov. 14       Angel Najar, Appalachian State

Nov. 21       Andrew Morgan, Campbell

Nov. 27       Randall Diabe, Appalachian State

Dec. 5        Sawyer Root, The Citadel

Dec. 12       Neal Richards, VMI

Dec. 19       Michael Elliott, Appalachian State

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