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Kolby DePron Named Bison Athlete of the Week
1/10/2022 12:05:00 PM | Wrestling
LEWISBURG, Pa. – Freshman wrestler Kolby DePron captured his first career Bison Athlete of the Week nod.
DePron was recognized for his performance during the Bucknell wrestling team's EIWA-opening victories at LIU and Hofstra. The 149 pounder went 2-0 with a first-period pin and a major decision, improving his season win total to a team-high 17.
DePron opened his day with a commanding 13-3 major decision over LIU's Drew Witham, during which he logged over two minutes of riding time. His pin of Hofstra's Michael Leandrou, which came in just 2:20, was instrumental to the team's 21-15 win; it netted the Bison six points that, as part of their 4-1 start, helped stake them an early 15-3 advantage that proved too much for the Pride to overcome.
DePron is the second wrestler to be selected as the Bison Athlete of the Week this school year, joining Kurt Phipps. Phipps, a sophomore 133 pounder, was honored as both the EIWA Wrestler and Bison Athlete of the Week on Dec. 20 after going 2-0 during Bucknell's tri-dual with Buffalo and Lock Haven; most notably, Phipps knocked off his first career nationally ranked opponent in then No. 29 Derek Spann (Buffalo).
DePron and the Bison next continue their road swing with EIWA duals at Harvard (Jan. 14 at 6 p.m.) and Brown (Jan. 15 at 12 p.m.).
DePron was recognized for his performance during the Bucknell wrestling team's EIWA-opening victories at LIU and Hofstra. The 149 pounder went 2-0 with a first-period pin and a major decision, improving his season win total to a team-high 17.
DePron opened his day with a commanding 13-3 major decision over LIU's Drew Witham, during which he logged over two minutes of riding time. His pin of Hofstra's Michael Leandrou, which came in just 2:20, was instrumental to the team's 21-15 win; it netted the Bison six points that, as part of their 4-1 start, helped stake them an early 15-3 advantage that proved too much for the Pride to overcome.
DePron's pin was his fifth of the season, tying him with two-time All-American Zach Hartman for the team lead. His major decision was his third, placing him in a tie for second behind 2021 NCAA qualifier Darren Miller (4).Kolby DePron's 17th win of the year was this first-period 📌 of Hofstra's Michael Leandrou.
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It also netted the Bison a critical six points, helping them defeat the Pride by a 21-15 margin.#OurWay | #rayBucknell pic.twitter.com/O9iN5HfByZ
DePron is the second wrestler to be selected as the Bison Athlete of the Week this school year, joining Kurt Phipps. Phipps, a sophomore 133 pounder, was honored as both the EIWA Wrestler and Bison Athlete of the Week on Dec. 20 after going 2-0 during Bucknell's tri-dual with Buffalo and Lock Haven; most notably, Phipps knocked off his first career nationally ranked opponent in then No. 29 Derek Spann (Buffalo).
DePron and the Bison next continue their road swing with EIWA duals at Harvard (Jan. 14 at 6 p.m.) and Brown (Jan. 15 at 12 p.m.).
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