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Giving Back: Dr. Spencer Nadolsky Reinvests In UNC Wrestling Program

For Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, investing into the UNC wrestling program has continued long after his athletic career ended on the mat in Carmichael Arena. A passion in exercise science and nutrition that was sparked during his time as an athlete at Carolina, Nadolsky '07 donated weight room equipment this past season for the program's practice facility. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Wrestler Cade Lautt Qualifies For US National Team And U23 World Team

UNC wrestler Cade Lautt took part in the Senior World Team Trials Challenge on Saturday, finishing runner-up in the 97 KG Greco Roman division. For his effort, Lautt earned a spot on the U.S. National Team and U23 World Team, to represent the U.S. and the Tar Heels in Finland, Oct. 23-29. Lautt began his day defeating No. 1 seed Nicholas Boykin. (GoHeels.com)

Cade Lautt To Compete In Wrestling World Team Trials

North Carolina wrestler Cade Lautt heads west this weekend to Colorado, representing the Tar Heel Wrestling Club at the 2023 Senior World Team Trials Challenge on Saturday. Lautt, who just completed his redshirt-freshman season for the Tar Heels, is one of four wrestlers in the 97 KG Greco Roman division competing for the final spot at Final X next month. (GoHeels.com)

Lachlan McNeil Named To Amateur Wrestling News All-Rookie Team

North Carolina wrestling 141-pounder Lachlan McNeil was named to the Amateur Wrestling News All-Rookie Team on Tuesday. A redshirt freshman, McNeil won 27 matches last season for the Tar Heels, which included 10 major decisions, four falls, and three technical falls. He earned All-America honors with a fourth-place finish at the NCAA Tournament. (GoHeels.com)

Nicholas Fea, Jayden Scott Qualify For U20 Wrestling World Team Trials

UNC wrestling freshmen Nicholas Fea and Jayden Scott qualified for the U20 World Team Trials with their effort this weekend at the 2023 US Open. The duo will head to Geneva, Ohio June 2-4 to represent the Tar Heel Wrestling Club, joining teammate Cade Lautt who qualified for the Greco Roman World Team Trials in Colorado Springs, this past week. (GoHeels.com)

Wrestler O'Connor, diver Vazquez take top honors at UNC's Rammy Awards; Maye makes Top Play

Two national champions — wrestler Austin O’Connor and diver Aranza Vazquez — earned Athlete of the Year honors at the Rammy Awards on Monday at Memorial Hall. The awards recognize excellence in UNC athletics over the previous year. Women’s basketball center Malu Tshitenge and football defensive lineman Kaimon Rucker were hosts for the event. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Two UNC Wrestlers Win Titles At National Freestyle Open

Blah Dahnweih and Sonny Santiago secured titles in their respective weight classes, at the National Freestyle Open on Sunday. All seven wrestlers who made the trek to New Jersey placed in their divisions. Starting at 61 Kg., Caden McCrary was one of three runner-ups in the tournament for UNC, with Jace Palmer finishing fourth in the division as well. (GoHeels.com)

Austin O'Connor, Lachlan McNeil Named NWCA Scholar All-Americans

North Carolina wrestlers Lachlan McNeil and Austin O'Connor collected Scholar All-America recognition Friday, the National Wrestling Coaches Association announced. The 2023 157-pound NCAA Champion, O'Connor is the program's first 5-time All-American and is finishing a master's degree in educational innovation, technology & entrepreneurship. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Ranked Sixth Nationally In Directors' Cup Standings Following Winter Sports Championships

UNC leads the ACC and ranks sixth in the nation in the 2022-23 Learfield Directors' Cup standings after the conclusion of winter sports. Eight Tar Heel teams added 341.00 points in the winter to the 382.50 points, which led all schools, from the fall. The women's swimming and diving team placed 10th. That was UNC's highest team finish in the winter. (GoHeels.com)

Kizhan Clarke To Compete In European Wrestling Championships

Former UNC Wrestling All-American Kizhan Clarke heads to Croatia this week, to represent Germany in the 2023 European Wrestling Championships. In the opening round, Clarke will face Colin John Realbuto of Italy on Monday. Clarke qualified for the championship after winning his best of three series earlier this month, with 6-0 and 4-0 victories. (GoHeels.com)

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