Thursday, December 15
Chapel Hill, N.C.
7 PM
North Carolina
16
vs
19
Appalachian State
Photo by: ANTHONY SORBELLINI
Wrestling Drops Dual Thursday Evening
December 15, 2022 | Wrestling
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The No. 17-ranked North Carolina wrestling program fell to Appalachian State, Thursday evening in Carmichael Arena.
In front of a crowd of 406 for the final home dual of the 2022 calendar year, the Tar Heels earned win in five matches, with victories at 141, 157, 184, 197, and 285, respectively.
Starting the matchup with the Mountaineers at 125-pounds, Carolina collected its first win of the evening with Lachlan McNeil's 14-5 major decision at 141. Just two matches later, Austin O'Connor made his season debut for UNC, collecting a 9-4 decision.
The Tar Heels would win the final three matches of the night, at 184, 197, and 285-pounds. Gavin Kane jumped out to an early lead in the 184-pound showdown, using four first-round takedowns en route to his 8-6 decision triumph. Following at 197, Max Shaw also raced out to an early lead in the first period, on his way to a 6-2 decision win. Closing out the night against Appalachian State, Tar Heel heavyweight Brandon Whitman battled to seal the 3-2 decision.
Carolina wrestling returns Monday, for the first day of the Collegiate Wrestling Duals in New Orleans, La. The Tar Heels face Central Michigan to begin the two-day event at 5 PM Eastern, closing out the night against Penn State (9 PM ET).
Appalachian State 19, No. 17 North Carolina 16
Dec. 15, 2022 | Carmichael Arena | Chapel Hill, N.C.
125: Caleb Smith (ASU) over Jack Wagner (UNC) (Fall 2:40)
133: Sean Carter (ASU) over Joey Melendez (UNC) (Dec 8-4)
141: Lachlan McNeil (UNC) over Heath Gonyer (ASU) (MD 14-5)
149: Jonathan Millner (ASU) over Danny Nini (UNC) (MD 11-2)
157: Austin O'Connor (UNC) over Tommy Askey (ASU) (Dec 9-4)
165: Will Formato (ASU) over Joey Mazzara (UNC) (Dec 10-6)
174: Will Miller (ASU) over Clay Lautt (UNC) (Dec 7-5)
184: Gavin Kane (UNC) over Lucas Uliano (ASU) (Dec 8-6)
197: Max Shaw (UNC) over Carson Floyd (ASU) (Dec 6-2)
285: Brandon Whitman (UNC) over Mason Fiscella (ASU) (Dec 3-2)
In front of a crowd of 406 for the final home dual of the 2022 calendar year, the Tar Heels earned win in five matches, with victories at 141, 157, 184, 197, and 285, respectively.
Starting the matchup with the Mountaineers at 125-pounds, Carolina collected its first win of the evening with Lachlan McNeil's 14-5 major decision at 141. Just two matches later, Austin O'Connor made his season debut for UNC, collecting a 9-4 decision.
The Tar Heels would win the final three matches of the night, at 184, 197, and 285-pounds. Gavin Kane jumped out to an early lead in the 184-pound showdown, using four first-round takedowns en route to his 8-6 decision triumph. Following at 197, Max Shaw also raced out to an early lead in the first period, on his way to a 6-2 decision win. Closing out the night against Appalachian State, Tar Heel heavyweight Brandon Whitman battled to seal the 3-2 decision.
Carolina wrestling returns Monday, for the first day of the Collegiate Wrestling Duals in New Orleans, La. The Tar Heels face Central Michigan to begin the two-day event at 5 PM Eastern, closing out the night against Penn State (9 PM ET).
Appalachian State 19, No. 17 North Carolina 16
Dec. 15, 2022 | Carmichael Arena | Chapel Hill, N.C.
125: Caleb Smith (ASU) over Jack Wagner (UNC) (Fall 2:40)
133: Sean Carter (ASU) over Joey Melendez (UNC) (Dec 8-4)
141: Lachlan McNeil (UNC) over Heath Gonyer (ASU) (MD 14-5)
149: Jonathan Millner (ASU) over Danny Nini (UNC) (MD 11-2)
157: Austin O'Connor (UNC) over Tommy Askey (ASU) (Dec 9-4)
165: Will Formato (ASU) over Joey Mazzara (UNC) (Dec 10-6)
174: Will Miller (ASU) over Clay Lautt (UNC) (Dec 7-5)
184: Gavin Kane (UNC) over Lucas Uliano (ASU) (Dec 8-6)
197: Max Shaw (UNC) over Carson Floyd (ASU) (Dec 6-2)
285: Brandon Whitman (UNC) over Mason Fiscella (ASU) (Dec 3-2)
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