Nine UNC Wrestlers Listed In First NCAA Coaches Rankings

Posted Feb 12, 2021
The NCAA released coaches' panel rankings on Thursday, the first rankings of the 2020-21 NCAA Wrestling season. The NCAA also released the number of automatic qualifying positions for each conference as it prepares for the 2021 NCAA Wrestling Championships. Nine Tar Heels are listed in the initial rankings, led by No. 2 Austin O'Connor at 149 pounds. (GoHeels.com)

Related: Wrestling

Two NCAA title wins, snow day blowout highlight UNC takeover day on ACC Network
A snow day blowout, two national championship wins, and seven victories against ranked teams highlight North Carolina's annual takeover day on ACC Network. The ACC...
Thu Jul 3, 2025

Former UNC Strength Coach Dies in Car Crash; Community Raises Money for Family
Former Carolina Athletics strength coach Dominick Vetell died last week in a car crash, with the UNC community and beyond rallying together to raise money...
Wed May 21, 2025

UNC community mourns loss of strength coach Nick Vetell, who died in car crash
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill community is mourning the loss of Domminick “Nick” Vetell, the school’s previous assistant strength and conditioning coach...
Tue May 20, 2025

T.J. Jaworsky Looks Back At His Storied UNC Wrestling Career
A three-time NCAA champion in perhaps the most physically grueling sport there is. Most Outstanding Wrestler in the NCAA Tournament. National Wrestler of the Year...
Fri May 16, 2025