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No. 18 UNC Wrestling Takes Down No. 15 Pitt
Nolan Neves' victory at 285 pounds was the difference maker, as No. 18 UNC Wrestling defeated No. 15 Pitt off criteria, 16-16, Friday in ACC action (
Highlights). With the team score knotted at 16-all after the 10 bouts, total match points served as the deciding factor in the night's matchup, as Neves' late takedown gave Carolina the advantage, 52-49. (
GoHeels.com)
Taking a look at the UNC-Duke rivalry through the lens of other sports
When people first think of the UNC-Duke rivalry, they most often think about men’s basketball. It is one of the most famous and legendary rivalries in the sports world. While basketball oftentimes gets the majority of the attention, the rivalry holds meaning across every sport at UNC. Since 2024, UNC has a 19-11 record over the Tobacco Road rival. (
Daily Tar Heel)
No. 19 UNC Wrestling Dominates Duke, 40-3
Nine North Carolina wrestlers were victorious, as the 19th-ranked Tar Heels defeated Duke, 40-3, in Atlantic Coast Conference action. The win for the Tar Heels is the ninth-straight win over the Blue Devils, and the 24th consecutive win for Carolina in Durham, dating back to 1973. Additionally, the Tar Heels have won 48 of the last 50 duals against Duke. (
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UNC's Spencer Moore Named ACC Wrestler Of The Week
For the second time this season, North Carolina wrestler Spencer Moore has been named the ACC Wrestler of the Week, the league announced Tuesday afternoon. On Friday, Moore was victorious over Virginia Tech's fourth-ranked Eddie Ventresca, with a 4-1 sudden victory decision. The win for Moore was his first top-five and top-10 win of the season. (
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No. 25 UNC Wrestling Takes Down No. 8 Virginia Tech, 20-17
In the ACC opener Friday, No 25 North Carolina controlled No. 8 Virginia Tech, 20-17, at Carmichael Arena (
Highlights). The win was the first over the Hokies since the 2019-20 season, and the first against Virginia Tech in Chapel Hill since the 2018-19 season. UNC was victorious in five matches on the night: three decisions, one technical fall, and one fall. (
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UNC's Lachlan McNeil Named ACC Wrestler of the Week
North Carolina redshirt junior Lachlan McNeil was named ACC Wrestler of the Week for December 19-22. Wrestling at 149 pounds, McNeil went 3-0 for the Tar Heels over three dual matches at the Collegiate Wrestling Duals in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday, December 21. McNeil dominated Carter Fousek of No. 13 Iowa State for a 19-4 technical fall. (
The ACC)
UNC Wrestling Sweeps Duals, Three Collect Open Championships Saturday
North Carolina wrestling (2-0) began its dual portion of the 2024-25 schedule Saturday, earning wins over Drexel (33-0) and Navy (23-16). Against the Dragons, UNC completed the sweep, earning seven decisions and three major decisions. Lachlan McNeil (149), Nicholas Fea (165), and Cade Lautt (197) collected bonus-point victories for the Tar Heels. (
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UNC's Spencer Moore Named ACC Wrestler Of The Week
UNC wrestler Spencer Moore was named ACC Wrestler of the Week on Wednesday. The honor is Moore's first of his career. Moore, a Tar Heel 125-pounder, was victorious this past weekend, winning the Open Division at the 2024 Southeast Open. Moore was one of seven Tar Heels to finish atop the podium and went went 3-0, outscoring his opponents 37-6. (
GoHeels.com)
Seven Tar Heel Wrestlers Victorious At Southeast Open
Seven UNC wrestlers finished atop the podium at the Southeast Open, in the season debut for the 2024-25 Tar Heels. Spencer Moore (125), Ethan Oakley (133), and Jayden Scott (141) won their weight classes in the Open Division. In the Freshman/Sophomore, Elias Navida (133), Nick O'Neill (141), Jake Dailey (184), and Robert Platt (197) won gold. (
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UNC Wrestling Releases 2024-25 Schedule
Entering year two under head coach
Rob Koll, the UNC wrestling program announced its 2024-25 schedule Wednesday. The schedule features matchups with eight top-25 programs from last season's final NWCA coaches poll: Nebraska (3), Iowa State (5), Ohio State (6), NC State (7), Virginia Tech (13), Stanford (20), Oregon State (21), and Pitt (23). (
GoHeels.com)