Junior wrestler Barrett Abel had a strong junior season on the mat as he finished No. 14 in the country and won the Aggies’ first individual Pac-10 title since 2007 at the 149-pound slot. This feat cashed Abel’s ticket to his second straight national championship tournament.
The Diamond Springs, Calif. native went 21-9 overall this year, including an impressive 15-5 record in tournament play as well as a 10-3 Pac-10 record. He also led the team with five pins and three technical falls.
Even though he did not reach his goal of becoming an All-American, Abel sets up what will be an even stronger senior year and a brighter future for the UC Davis wrestling program.
– Kyle Hyland
