Wrestler of the Week: Nazar Kulchytskyy

The d3wrestle.com Wrestler of the Week is Nazar Kulchytskyy of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Kulchytskyy won the 157 lbs. championship at the Pete Willson Wheaton Invitational this past weekend. He started out with a 19 second fall in the first round before pinning his next two opponents in the first period as well. In the semifinals, he defeated Josh Tardy of North Central 13-3 before dispatching Jon Garrison of Mount Union 13-4 in the finals. For his efforts, he was named the Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament. He is now 24-2, with both of his losses to Division I opponents.

Kulchytskyy, a senior from Sosnivka, Ukraine, is a two time NCAA Champion, winning at 157 lbs. in 2012 and 165 lbs. in 2013. His career record is now 126-5. Last season, Kulchytskyy was named the d3wrestle.com Wrestler of the Year. He started this season at 165 lbs. before dropping to 157 at the Midlands, and he has remained at the lower weight since then. Oshkosh wrestles conference foe Eau Claire on Friday and will be attending the Blugold Open on Saturday. After that, they will compete in the WIAC Championships the following Saturday.