UNC Wrestling Ranked No. 8 in NWCA Coaches Poll, First Time in Top 10 Since 1995

Posted Jan 29, 2020
Coming off a huge upset victory against previously undefeated and third-ranked Virginia Tech, the North Carolina wrestling team jumped from No. 12 to No. 8 in the most recent NWCA Coaches Poll released on Tuesday. This represents the first time UNC's wrestling program has been ranked inside the top 10 since 1995. UNC is 9-1 in dual meets this season. (Chapelboro.com)

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