The Centennial Conference announced on Wednesday afternoon, February 17, that
Nathan Pike of the New York University wrestling team was selected as the Conference Wrestler of the Year.
The junior 133-pounder, who placed sixth at last season's NCAA Championship to earn All-America honors, sports a 25-2 record this season. Additionally, Pike is ranked #1 at 133 pounds by both the
National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) and
d3wrestle.com in the most recent rankings.
Prior to this award, Pike had already earned to Centennial Conference Wrestler of the Week accolades.
In addition to Pike's accomplishment, his teammate
Dylan Lojac was selected to the Centennial Conference's All-Sportsmanship. He is one of seven wrestlers (one from each team) to be given this honor.
Pike, Lojac and the rest of the NYU grapplers will return to action tomorrow night, Thursday, February 18, for a tri-match at Division II Long Island University-Post. The squad will face the College of Mount Saint Vincent at 5:30 pm, followed by the host Pioneers at 7:00 pm.
