Little earns Pac-12 Wrestler of the Week honor following All-Star victory

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — After starting his season with a win over a ranked opponent on a national stage, Little Rock’s Stephen Little earned the first Pac-12 Wrestler of the Week honor, announced Wednesday morning by the conference. 
 
Little – a redshirt junior from Sturgis, Ky. – is ranked fourth nationally in the 197-pound weight class, and defeated #3 Joey Novak of Wyoming during the NWCA All-Star Classic on Nov. 1 at Rutgers’ Jersey Mike’s Arena. Little earned a 2-1 decision in a sudden victory.
 
“Winning this award is a great way to start the season. This is my first time receiving this honor, and I hope there will be more to come for the rest of my teammates. Go Trojans!” – Little Rock wrestler Stephen Little
 
The win is Little’s 61^st in a Little Rock uniform (61-12). It’s the second straight year that Little has competed in and won his match at the NWCA All-Star Classic. Little is a two-time NCAA All-American and NWCA Scholar All-American.
 
“What a great way to start the year for Stephen. I thought he competed well against a tough, tough opponent. I’m excited for him this season.” – Little Rock head coach Neil Erisman