Augustana wrestler
Ty Copsey has been the 2007-08 North Central Conference Freshman of the
Year in a vote of the league's head coaches, the NCC office announced
today.
Copsey, a 197-pound freshman from Glenwood, Iowa, enjoyed one of the
most successful seasons by a Viking freshman. He compiled a 31-7
overall record to go along with a 6-1 dual record, won the North
Regional title and earned All-America honors by placing fourth at the
NCAA Division II National Championships.
Copsey, whose 31 victories led the team, enjoyed a lot of success
during the regular season. He won the Daktronics Open and earned
runner-up finishes at the Dakota Wesleyan Open, the UNK Loper Open and
the Midwest Classic. He then went 3-0 at the regional meet to win the
regional title.