DURHAM, N.C.—Duke redshirt freshman Zach Finesilver was named the Ronald McDonald House Charities Duke Student-Athlete of the Week following a pair of victories that helped the Blue Devils to a 2-0 weekend in the nation’s capital. Finesilver totaled seven points overall in the two matches.
In his opening match Sunday against Columbia’s Sam Ward, Finesilver scored four points for the Blue Devils with an 8-0 major decision as Duke edged the Lions 19-16. The extra point from Finesilver was instrumental in helping the Blue Devils secure the victory.
He followed that with a 5-1 decision over American’s Tyler Scotton as Duke upended host American 23-13.