Bridgeport, W.Va. – On Monday afternoon West Liberty's Ty McGeary earned his first Mountain East Conference Wrestler of the Week honor, presented by The Health Plan, for the 2023-24 season. It marked his third career MEC Wrestler of the Week award and the second time a Hilltopper has been recognized by the league this season. McGeary notched a top-5 win en route to a Findlay Open title at 184 pounds on Saturday, remaining undefeated in his championship defense.

MEC WRESTLER OF THE WEEK
TY MCGEARY / SR. / 184 POUNDS / MCDONALD, PA. / WEST ALLEGHENY

• Went 5-0 on Saturday en route to the 184 pound title at the Findlay Open, remaining undefeated on the season as No. 1 wrestler in DII in the weight class.
• Opened the day with a 4-2 win by decision over No. 5 Reece Worachek of Wisconsin-Parkside.
• Recorded three bonus point victories, winning by fall (4:06) against Richard Legg of Ashland, winning by tech fall (17-1) over Seth Konynenbelt of Grand Valley State, and winning by major decision (10-2) over Brayden Mirjavadi who wrestled unattached for GVSU.
• Won the first place match in sudden victory-1 (4-1) over Peyton Lemon of Ashland.