SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Campbell’s Benjamin Barton has been named the Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week for all competition from Dec. 30-Jan. 5. The selection is made by the league office.
 
Barton, ranked No. 29 by The Open Mat, picked up Campbell’s first team points of the day against No. 8 Virginia Tech at 157 pounds with a 7-4 decision over No. 25 Connor Brady. The Louisville, Kentucky, native won an extra match against the Hokies’ Clayton Ulrey via a 2-0 decision, going undefeated on the day.
 
The Camels return to the mat Jan. 16 when they travel to Lexington, Virginia, for the first pair of SoCon matches against Presbyterian and host VMI at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., respectively. 
 
Also nominated: Will Formato (App State), Selwyn Porter (The Citadel), Fabian Gutierrez (Chattanooga) and Zach Brown (VMI).
 
 
2020-21 SoCon Wrestlers of the Week
Jan. 6        Benjamin Barton, Campbell