SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Davidson’s Kyle Gorant has been named the Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week for all competition from Feb. 23 to March 1. The selection, Gorant’s first and the final one of the 2021-22 campaign, is made by the league office.
 
Gorant went 1-0 at 133 pounds last week, earning a 10-1 major decision over Presbyterian’s Dominic Chavez on Sunday, Feb. 27. The senior handed Davidson a one-point advantage following his 10-1 major, pulling the Wildcats ahead of the Blue Hose, 5-4. With the win, the Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, native improved to 17-10 overall this season and 9-6 in duals.
 
Davidson (5-10, 3-5 SoCon) concluded Southern Conference competition with its 26-11 win over Presbyterian and will travel to Boone, North Carolina, to compete in the Southern Conference Championship on Saturday, March 5.
 
2021-22 SoCon Wrestlers of the Week
Nov. 10         Josh Heil, R-Sr., 149, Campbell
Nov. 17         Caleb Smith, R-So., 125, App State
Nov. 24         Josh Heil, R-Sr., 149, Campbell
Dec. 8          Michael McAleavey, Grad, HWT, The Citadel
Dec. 15         Will Formato, R-Jr., 165, App State
Dec. 22         Thomas Flitz, Super Senior, 174, App State
Jan. 5           Josh Heil, R-Sr., 149, Campbell
Jan. 12         Sam Schroeder, So., 184, Bellarmine
Jan. 19         Jonathan Millner, R-Sr., 149, App State
Jan. 26         Taye Ghadiali, R-So., HWT, Campbell
Feb. 2           Fabian Gutierrez, Sr., 125, Chattanooga
Feb. 9           Drew Nicholson, Jr., 165, Chattanooga
Feb. 16         Jonathan Millner, R-Sr., 149, App State
Feb. 23         Carial Tarter, So., 174, Chattanooga
March 2        Kyle Gorant, Sr., 133, Davidson