North Carolina State University Athletics
Freshman Boykin Named ACC Wrestler of the Week
2/17/2015 12:00:00 AM | Wrestling
GREENSBORO, N.C. - NC State freshman Michael Boykin was named the ACC Wrestler of the Week for his upset of Pitt’s Nick Bonaccorsi, a key victory in the Wolfpack’s 27-12 upset win over the nationally 14th-ranked Panthers last Saturday in Raleigh.
The ACC Wrestler of the Week honor is the first in Boykin’s career.
Boykin downed the nationally 19th-ranked Bonaccorsi at 197 pounds to help secure the Wolfpack’s upset victory. Boykin decisioned Bonaccorsi, 6-1, allowing only an escape point in the second period. Boykin improves to 17-8 on the season, 13-6 in duals and 2-2 in ACC competition.
The win for Boykin marked his second straight over a ranked opponent as two weeks ago he downed 21st-ranked Kevin Beazley of Old Dominion (4-2).
