ODU’s Nicholson, Drexel’s Palik Honored by CAA

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ—James Nicholson of Old Dominion University has been named the Colonial Athletic Association Wrestler of the Week and Brandon Palik of Drexel University is the CAA Rookie of the Week, for all competition January 4-10.

Nicholson, a senior 125 from Des Moines, Iowa (Theodore Roosevelt), collected a major decision, a tech fall and a pin at the Virginia Duals, going 3-0 in the tournament. The major decision was over the 19th ranked wrestler in the nation from Wyoming.

Nicholson, currently ranked fourth in the nation, improved to 17-0 on the season.

Palik, a freshman 197 from Bethlehem, PA (Saucon Valley), won 9-3 to earn Drexel’s only team points against Pittsburgh, improving to 8-5 in dual meets, 11-8 overall with four pins.

Palik is currently ranked fourth in the CAA.

The CAA Duals will take place this weekend at George Mason this weekend.