PSAC Wrestling Athlete of the Week - 7
Mercyhurst's JOSH SHIELDS took down the nation's top-ranked wrestler at 165 pounds, earning him honors as the PSAC Athlete of the Week in the sport of wrestling.
Josh Shields - Mercyhurst
So, 165 lbs
Burrell (Burrell)
Shields only wrestled once this week, but made the best of his opportunity as he defeated Pitt-Johnstown’s Kyle Keane, Division II's top-ranked wrestler at 165 pounds. Shields, ranked second in his weight class, handed Keane his worst loss of the season, resulting in a 7-0 shutout. The sophomore took a 4-0 lead into the second period, posting a takedown and two near-fall points with under a minute remaining in the opening session. Another takedown 15 seconds into the second period proved too much for Keane to overcome, and Shields completed the shoutout during the final stanza. With the win Shields moves to 11-3 on the year and 8-2 in dual meets.