A freshman from Bayville, New Jersey, Pepe was a perfect 2-0 last week in conference wins over Emmanuel and Queens at 141 pounds for Belmont Abbey.
Pepe first earned a pin over the No. 4 ranked wrestler at 141 pounds in the region in Nick Voiles of Emmanuel before posting a 9-0 major decision over Lucas Comroe of Queens.
2020-21 South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Men's Wrestlers of the Week
Week 1 (Jan. 13, 2021)
Cade Ridley, King
Week 2 (Jan. 20, 2021)
Tyler Pepe, Belmont Abbey