Sixth-ranked Virginia Tech defeated No. 13 North Carolina 29-9 in Atlantic Coast Conference wrestling action Friday evening in Blacksburg, Virginia. The loss brings the Tar Heels’ overall record to 9-4, and their conference record to 2-3.
Match Highlights
North Carolina secured victories at 141-pounds and 174-pounds. Nick O’Neill earned a fall against No. 22 Tom Crook, marking his first ACC victory and bringing his team-leading fall total to six for the campaign. Collin Carrigan won a sudden-victory decision against No. 30 Sergio Desiante, securing his first dual and ACC win of the season.
Virginia Tech dominated the remainder of the matchups, winning eight bouts overall. Eddie Ventresca (125), Aaron Seidel (133), Drew Gorman (149), Ethen Miller (157), Mac Church (165), Jaden Bullock (184), Sonny Sasso (197), and Jimmy Mullen (285) all secured wins for the Hokies.
Carolina will return to Carmichael Arena to host Stanford in their regular season finale next Friday. The dual is scheduled to begin at 7 PM and will be broadcast on ACCNX.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the match?
The final score was No. 6 Virginia Tech 29, No. 13 North Carolina 9.
Where was the match played?
The match was played at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Who won at 174-pounds?
Collin Carrigan of North Carolina defeated Sergio Desiante of Virginia Tech in a sudden-victory decision.
As North Carolina prepares to host Stanford, what adjustments might the team focus on to improve their performance in the final regular season dual?
