New York University freshman wrestler Cole Gibbons has been named University Athletic Association (UAA) Athlete of the Week.

Making his collegiate debut on Saturday, Gibbons won the 157-pound title at the season-opening Ned McGinley Invitational in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Wrestling in his home state, Gibbons defeated alll five opponents en route to the title.

Only seeded #6 in his weight class, Gibbons defeated the #2, #3 and #4 seeds along the way.

He began his championship quest with a fall in 2:02 over his first opponent. That was followed by a pair of technical falls (17-2, 19-3), before he posted decisions in the semifinals (8-2) and finals (4-1).

Gibbons, who did not suffer a takedown in any of his matches, helped lead NYU to the overall title in the 12-team event.