University of North Carolina Athletics
Friday, February 11
Blacksburg, Va.
7 PM
North Carolina
at
Virginia Tech
Photo by: ANTHONY SORBELLINI
Tar Heels Ready For Road Match Against No. 7 Virginia Tech
February 10, 2022 | Wrestling
CHAPEL HILL – The No. 21 North Carolina wrestling team will travel to No. 7 Virginia Tech for a ranked Friday night showdown against the Hokies. The dual is slated to begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be streamed on ACC Network Extra.
Dual Information
Opponent: No. 7 Virginia Tech (7-3, 2-1 ACC)
Date/Time: Feb. 11, 7 p.m.
Location: Cassell Coliseum, Blacksburg, Va.
Watch: ACC Network Extra
Looking Back
The Tar Heels secured a 19-12 victory over No. 19 Pittsburgh in Carmichael Arena on Friday night. The Tar Heels also secured a perfect 6-0 record at home this season with the win. The last UNC team to go undefeated at home was the 2001-02 team, who went 10-0.
Six Tar Heels earned victories over Pitt to help lead the team to the win and a 3-0 record in the ACC. The match was highlighted by big wins by Joe Heilmann and Gavin Kane. Late in the third period, a takedown gave Joe Heilmann a massive 3-2 win over No. 7 Micky Phillippi at 133. Gavin Kane would come in clutch with the 17-8 major decision over Gregg Harvey.
Scouting the Hokies
The Tar Heels and the Hokies have a history that dates back to the 1923-24 season when the teams met for the first time with the match resulting in a 6-6 tie. The two teams have faced each other a total of 76 times, and in that time, UNC holds a 31-44-1 record against Virginia Tech. North Carolina is 7-4 in Blacksburg dating back to the 1973-4 season. Last season the Tar Heels fell to the Hokies 23-9 in Chapel Hill
A North Carolina Win Would
• Move the Tar Heels to 6-4 on the season
• Extend UNC's win streak to six.
• Give head coach Coleman Scott his third win over the Hokies.
• Advance Scott's career coaching record to 70-38
Tar Heels in the Polls
Entering the Tar Heels matchup with the Hokies, the team features seven wrestlers ranked in the InterMat individual polls.
133 – Joe Heilmann - #21
141 – Kizhan Clarke - #9
149 – Zach Sherman - #17
157 – Austin O'Connor - #5
174 – Clay Lautt - #9
184 – Gavin Kane - #18
197 – Max Shaw - #28
North Carolina Probables
125: Spencer Moore
133: No. 21 Joe Heilmann
141: No. 9 Kizhan Clarke
149: No. 17 Zach Sherman
157: No. 5 Austin O'Connor
165: Isaias Estrada or Michael Goldfeder
174: No. 9 Clay Lautt
184: No. 18 Gavin Kane
197: No. 28 Max Shaw or Mark Chaid
HWT: Brandon Whitman
Tune In
Fans can follow the Tar Heels dual against No. 7 Virginia Tech with @UNCWrestling on Twitter and watch live on ACC Network Extra on the ESPN App.
Dual Information
Opponent: No. 7 Virginia Tech (7-3, 2-1 ACC)
Date/Time: Feb. 11, 7 p.m.
Location: Cassell Coliseum, Blacksburg, Va.
Watch: ACC Network Extra
Looking Back
The Tar Heels secured a 19-12 victory over No. 19 Pittsburgh in Carmichael Arena on Friday night. The Tar Heels also secured a perfect 6-0 record at home this season with the win. The last UNC team to go undefeated at home was the 2001-02 team, who went 10-0.
Six Tar Heels earned victories over Pitt to help lead the team to the win and a 3-0 record in the ACC. The match was highlighted by big wins by Joe Heilmann and Gavin Kane. Late in the third period, a takedown gave Joe Heilmann a massive 3-2 win over No. 7 Micky Phillippi at 133. Gavin Kane would come in clutch with the 17-8 major decision over Gregg Harvey.
Scouting the Hokies
The Tar Heels and the Hokies have a history that dates back to the 1923-24 season when the teams met for the first time with the match resulting in a 6-6 tie. The two teams have faced each other a total of 76 times, and in that time, UNC holds a 31-44-1 record against Virginia Tech. North Carolina is 7-4 in Blacksburg dating back to the 1973-4 season. Last season the Tar Heels fell to the Hokies 23-9 in Chapel Hill
A North Carolina Win Would
• Move the Tar Heels to 6-4 on the season
• Extend UNC's win streak to six.
• Give head coach Coleman Scott his third win over the Hokies.
• Advance Scott's career coaching record to 70-38
Tar Heels in the Polls
Entering the Tar Heels matchup with the Hokies, the team features seven wrestlers ranked in the InterMat individual polls.
133 – Joe Heilmann - #21
141 – Kizhan Clarke - #9
149 – Zach Sherman - #17
157 – Austin O'Connor - #5
174 – Clay Lautt - #9
184 – Gavin Kane - #18
197 – Max Shaw - #28
North Carolina Probables
125: Spencer Moore
133: No. 21 Joe Heilmann
141: No. 9 Kizhan Clarke
149: No. 17 Zach Sherman
157: No. 5 Austin O'Connor
165: Isaias Estrada or Michael Goldfeder
174: No. 9 Clay Lautt
184: No. 18 Gavin Kane
197: No. 28 Max Shaw or Mark Chaid
HWT: Brandon Whitman
Tune In
Fans can follow the Tar Heels dual against No. 7 Virginia Tech with @UNCWrestling on Twitter and watch live on ACC Network Extra on the ESPN App.
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