Wrestling

Virginia Tech’s Aaron Seidel Named ACC Wrestler of the Week

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Virginia Tech’s Aaron Seidel was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Wrestler of the Week for competition in Week 12 of the 2025-26 season, it was announced on Tuesday.
 
The honor marks the second ACC weekly award for the Virginia Tech Hokie grappler on the season.

Aaron Seidel, Fr., 133 pounds, Virginia Tech (Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania)
  • Stepped up at 133 pounds due to an injury to teammate Dillon Campbell.
  • Faced returning All-American and No. 7 nationally ranked Tyler Knox of Stanford, recording a 13-0 major decision win.
  • In the bout, he secured two takedowns, four total near falls, a reversal, and allotted 4:24 of riding time in his Hokie dual debut to a standing ovation.
  • His win helped lead the Hokies to a 22-14 conference win over No. 24 Stanford.
  • Improved to 12-0 on the season with all his wins via bonus points. 

2025-26 ACC Wrestlers of the Week
November 4 – Mac Stout, Pitt (197)
November 11 – Aden Valencia, Stanford (149)
November 18 – Sonny Sasso, Virginia Tech (197)
November 25 – Jimmy Mullen, Virginia Tech (285)
December 2 – Gable Porter, Virginia (141)
December 9 – Jack Consiglio, Stanford (141)
December 16 – Will Denny, NC State (165)
December 23 – Kysen Terukina, North Carolina (125)
January 6 – Aaron Seidel, Virginia Tech (133)
January 13 – Gable Porter, Virginia (141)
January 20 – Nico Provo, Stanford (125)
January 27 – Aaron Seidel, Virginia Tech (133)