STANFORD, Calif. – Redshirt sophomore Connor Schram has been tabbed the Pac-12 Wrestler of the Week for Jan. 11-17, the conference announced today.
The 125-pounder helped lead Stanford to dual wins over Utah Valley (37-5) and Duke (27-15) last week, improving the team’s record to 7-2 on the season.
A native of Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania, Schram knocked-off 18th-ranked Chasen Tolbert of Utah Valley with a 3-1 sudden victory decision. Tied 1-1 heading into overtime, Schram, who was ranked 20th in the country, scored a double-leg takedown in just seven seconds for his 12th win of the year and his first over a ranked opponent.
Against Duke, Schram wrestled up at 133 pounds, defeating Brandon Leynaud with a 10-3 decision. He is now 13-3 overall and 3-1 in duals.
Schram becomes the first Cardinal wrestler to earn the Pac-12 Wrestler of the Week honor, which began in 2016.
Stanford hits the road this week, travelling to Tempe, Arizona for duals against West Virginia and Arizona State on Saturday, Jan. 23. Both duals will be televised live on Pac-12 Bay Area beginning at Noon PT.
Also nominated: Matt Kraus, ASU; Geordan Martinez, BSU, Reuben Franklin, CSUB.
