SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- The Citadel sophomore Odie Delaney has been selected as the Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week for all competition from December 2-8.
Wrestling in the 197-pound weight class, Delaney was 6-2 for the week with both of his losses coming against nationally-ranked competition. After falling to Erik Schuth of Ohio, Delaney rebounded by pinning Cleveland State's Jeff Schuller. At the Penn State Open, Delaney went 5-1, winning all five matches by virtue of the pin on his way to a fifth place finish.
On the season, Delaney is 15-3 overall and 2-1 in dual matches, including one major decision and 12 pins. The 12 pins is tied for first nationally among all weight classes and all divisions for the 2009-10 season.
2009-10 Southern Conference Wrestlers of the Week
Dec. 2 Jake Young, Chattanooga
Dec. 9 Odie Delaney, The Citadel
