Hofstra's Gauge Shipp (133) has been named EIWA Wrestler of the Week after a dominating performance in going 3-0 on the week.
Shipp started the week by pinning Carter Pack at 133 lbs. in Monday's match against Long Island rival LIU.
His biggest test of the week came on Sunday when Hofstra hosted Brown and Harvard. In the first match of the day, he faced No. 32 Coleman Nogle of Harvard. He did not disappoint the Hofstra fans when he posted a convincing 5-1 decision victory over the nationally ranked Nogle.
He capped the week off with another pin on Sunday when he pinned Brown's Douglas Shipers at the 2:52 mark of the first period!
Shipp's three victories raised is win total to a team leading 19 on the year.
133: Gauge Shipp (HOF) wbf. Carter Pack (LIU), 3:43
133: Gauge Shipp (HOF) dec. #32 Coleman Nogle (HARV), 5-1
133: Gauge Shipp (HOF) wbf. Douglas Shipers (BROWN), 2:52
Hofstra Head Coach Jamie Franco says, "Gauge is a great example of trusting the process. He's continued to improve week after week, and right now he's wrestling his best. He's competing with confidence and belief every time he steps on the mat, and it's showing in his performance. We're proud of the progress he's made and excited to see him peaking at the right time."