Ohio State's Corey Morrison Named Wrestler of the Week

Corey Morrison upset No. 8 Joey Fendone to improve to 12-4 overall.

Corey Morrison upset No. 8 Joey Fendone to improve to 12-4 overall.

Dec. 16, 2008

Corey Morrison
Junior Heavyweight / Rank: 14
Shaker Heights, Ohio / Shaker Heights

Ohio State's junior heavyweight Corey Morrison earns his first weekly laurel after upsetting undefeated No. 8 Joey Fendone of Edinboro, 5-3, Sunday in Edinboro, Pa. The five points scored by Morrison is the most points scored on Fendone this season. With OSU owning a slim 16-12 lead heading into the final bout of the heavyweight division, the Buckeye native of Shaker Heights, Ohio scored a pair of takedowns and an escape for the victory, securing the Buckeyes' third dual win of the season. With the win, Morrison improves to 12-4 overall.

Last OSU WOW: Reece Humphrey (Nov. 4, 2008)

 


 

 

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