?RACKING UP THE HARDWARE!
— Utica Pioneers (@Utica_Pioneers) November 9, 2026
? Vanessa Hall — Player of the Week
? Tahjir Fernand — Defensive Player of the Week
? Autumn Frear — E8 Player/UCHC Co-Rookie of the Week
? Adian Martorano — Wrestler of the Week
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MEN’S WRESTLING ATHLETE OF THE WEEK – Aidan Martorano, Utica, Fr., Secaucus, NJ/Secaucus
Martorano and the Pioneers opened their 2026-27 season on the road, challenging Onondaga Community College in a dual meet. With Utica holding a 21-19 lead entering the final bout, the first-year heavyweight secured a win by fall over Mykola Fabian at the 5:49 mark, sealing a 27-19 victory for the Pioneers. The win came in Martorano’s collegiate debut and gave head coach Pankil Chander a victory in his first dual with the program.