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Glynn and Watson earn SUNYAC weekly honors

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - RIT senior Michael Glynn III and first year Max Watson were named the SUNYAC Wrestler and Rookie of the Week announced by the league, Monday.
 
Glynn, ranked No. 6 at 149 lb., won his weight-class to help RIT to a third-place finish at the D. Kenneth Ober Invitational, Saturday. Glynn pinned Anthony Lavish (Shippensburg) at 3:49 in his opening match. He pinned George Pavis (Stevens) at 5:53 before a 17-2 technical fall win over Zachary Turner (Roanoke) in the quarterfinals. Glynn pinned Corey Messick (Roanoke) at 3:58 in the semifinals and was 6-1 winner over Mike Trainor (Shippensburg) in the championship bout.
 
Watson won the 157 lb. division at the D. Kenneth Ober Invitational, Saturday. After a first-round bye, Watson picked up a 17-3 major decision win over Landon Mead (Thiel). He defeated Topher Tryon (Roanoke), 8-6 in the quarterfinals and beat Noah Rice (Messiah) with 4-1 win in overtime in the semifinals. Watson beat Jarrod Pominville (Roanoke) with 4-1 overtime win in the championship bout.
 
RIT returns to action on Friday (Jan. 31) at St. John Fisher at 7:00 p.m.

Players Mentioned

Michael Glynn III

Michael Glynn III

5' 10"
Junior
Max Watson

Max Watson

5' 7"
First Year

Players Mentioned

Michael Glynn III

Michael Glynn III

5' 10"
Junior
Max Watson

Max Watson

5' 7"
First Year