GREENVILLE, S.C. (Nov. 26) – After producing a 5-1 record in the 165-weight class last week, University of Mount Olive freshman Brent Nicolosi was selected the Conference Carolinas Wrestler of the Week by the league office on Tuesday afternoon.

Nicolosi earned a conference dual win over Lincoln Memorial and finished on the podium at the Life Open. On Wednesday night, he produced a second-round fall over Julian Smith in a 46-9 win versus Lincoln Memorial in Conference Carolinas action.

Over the weekend, Nicolosi registered a 4-1 mark to place second overall in the 165-gold division. Following an opening-round bye, he earned back-to-back victories via tech fall over Grayson Pennison of Williams Baptist and Eli Clemmons of Cumberland. Nicolosi continued forward with a 7-5 decision against Trent Mahoney of King before a 4-1 decision in the semifinals over Reese Jones of Life. In the championship bout, he dropped an 11-4 decision to Rocky Raby of St. Thomas.

Following the holiday, the Trojans are set to compete at the Carolina Clash Duals on Sunday, Dec. 1, hosted by Lander.