CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – NC State’s Koy Buesgens was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Wrestler of the Week for competition in Week 16 of the 2025-26 season, it was announced on Tuesday.

Koy Buesgens, R-So., 149 pounds, NC State (New Prague, Minnesota)

• Scored a 6-3 sudden victory win over No. 2 Jaxon Joy of Cornell, handing Joy his first loss of the season (22-1).
• His victory over Joy was the highest-ranked win of his career.
• Improved his record to 20-2 on the season, including 15-2 in duals, 5-1 in the ACC and 5-2 versus ranked opponents.
• Helped lead No. 8 NC State to a 19-18 win over Cornell.
• NC State finished the regular season at 15-4 overall and 5-1 in the ACC.

The 2026 ACC Wrestling Championships will take place Sunday, March 8, at Virginia Tech, showcasing the conference’s top wrestlers in a full day of high-stakes competition. Action begins with first-round matches at 10 a.m. ET, followed by the consolation quarterfinals at 1 p.m. ET. The semifinals are set for 2 p.m. ET, with the consolation semifinals scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET and the consolation finals at 6 p.m. ET. The championship finals will take the mat at 8 p.m. ET, culminating in awards presentations to celebrate the ACC’s individual champions and team accomplishments.
 
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online by clicking here: ACC Wrestling Championship Tickets.
 
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)
February 3 – Collin Gaj, Virginia Tech (149)
February 10 – Wynton Denkins, Virginia (149)
February 17 – Eddie Ventresca, Virginia Tech (125)
February 24 – Koy Buesgens, NC State (149)
 
2026 ACC Wrestling Championship Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets are on sale now for the 2026 ACC Wrestling Championship, scheduled for Sunday, March 8, at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Virginia. Advance Online Pricing is just $10, while Day-of Pricing is $15. Children ages two and under are admitted free (no ticket required), and all seating is general admission. All ticket sales are digital and can be purchased online by clicking here: ACC Wrestling Championship Tickets.