SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Appalachian State’s Matt Zovistoski has been named the Southern Conference wrestler of the week for all competition from Feb. 20-26, the league office announced Wednesday.

The Paramus, New Jersey, native recorded a pin in the Mountaineers 32-6 road win at Bloomsburg on Saturday, taking down Aaron Coleman in 4:50. Later in the day Saturday, he took down No. 21 Lock Haven’s Brock Port, who entered the day with a 17-11 record, by a 3-2 decision.   

The redshirt junior is currently 9-1 in his last 10 matches in the 149 pound weight class and is 24-12 on the season.

The Mountaineers will now turn their attention towards the Southern Conference championship, which will be hosted by Appalachian State on March 10.

Also nominated: Josh Heil (Campbell), Kyle Gorant (Davidson), Anthony Perrine (Gardner-Webb) and Neal Richards (VMI).   

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

Dec. 26       Jake Huffine, Chattanooga

Jan. 2         Randall Diabe, Appalachian State

Jan. 9         Alonzo Allen, Chattanooga

Jan. 16       Neal Richards, VMI

Jan. 23       Neal Richards, VMI

Jan. 30       Neal Richards, VMI

Feb. 6         Tyler Marinelli, Gardner-Webb

Feb. 13       Connor Tolley, Chattanooga

Feb. 20       Neal Richards, VMI

Feb. 27       Matt Zovistoski, Appalachian State