GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Lander wrestling team didn't have to wait long to receive awards from the conference office, as Gage Bernall was named co-Wrestler of The Week by the SACC office Tuesday afternoon.

Bernall went 4-0 at the UNC Pembroke open, winning the 165-weight class. He was one of three Bearcats to win in Pembroke and one eight Bearcats to place in the top three.

Bernall went 6-4,8-2,6-1 and 6-3 in his four matches. He fought Corey Christie of Coker, a previous NCAA qualifier in the final match, and won 6-3.

Lander is slated to see action in the Georgia Open in Franklin Springs, Ga., on November 14.

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