Austin O'Connor Assistant Coach | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
Austin O'Connor Assistant Coach | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
Lucas Byrd and Luke Luffman have been recognized by the College Sports Communicators (CSC) for their academic achievements, earning spots on the Academic All-District At-Large list. This recognition was announced on June 17.
To qualify for the CSC Academic All-District honor, nominees must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.50, complete at least one full calendar year at their current institution, and be sophomores both academically and athletically. Additionally, wrestlers need to participate in a minimum of 70 percent of team scoring matches or compete in their weight class at a conference championship meet.
Byrd's achievement comes after his first national and Big Ten title win at 133 pounds. The Cincinnati native has also been named an Academic All-Big Ten recipient three times previously. Similarly, Luffman receives this distinction for the first time in his career as well. Hailing from Urbana, Illinois, he is a four-time Academic All-Big Ten recipient.
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