Feb. 6, 2006

GREENSBORO, N.C. - Following victories in dual match wins over Duke and Virginia Tech, North Carolina redshirt freshman Vincent Ramirez was named Atlantic Coast Conference Wrestler of the Week for the second time this season Monday. Ramirez also captured the league's first weekly honor Nov. 28.

The Durham, N.C., native went 2-0 at 141 pounds last week in leading North Carolina to a 22-15 win over the Blue Devils Jan. 31 and a 31-9 victory over Virginia Tech Feb. 2. Ramirez recorded a 5-3 win over No. 16 David Hoffman of Virginia Tech and defeated Duke's Philip Wightman, 10-6, earlier in the week. Ramirez, who has won his last 12 bouts, is 33-6 on the season and is a perfect 5-0 in ACC action.

Ramirez shares the weekly honor with NC State's Jainor Palma.

The Tar Heels return to action against the Wolfpack Feb. 11 at Reynolds Coliseum.