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McNeil Captures Third-Place Finish At Cliff Keen Invitational
December 2, 2023 | Wrestling
LAS VEGAS, NEV. - North Carolina wrestler Lachlan McNeil captured a third-place finish Saturday, at the 2023 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational.Â
The Tar Heel 141-pounder fell to No. 7 Ryan Jack in Saturday morning's semifinal, but would bounce back with back-to-back decisions in the consolation bracket to claim the bronze.Â
Against NC State's Jack, McNeil would fall in a close match, 4-2, but would respond with a 5-2 decision over No. 24 Tagen Jamison of Oklahoma State, and a 6-3 verdict against No. 9 Cael Happel from Northern Iowa in the bronze medal match.Â
The Tar Heels return to the mat in Carmichael Arena on Saturday, December 16 at 5 PM, hosting Morgan State.Â
Day 2 Cliff Keen Invitational Results:
Lachlan McNeil
Semifinal: No. 7 Ryan Jack (NC State) over No. 3 Lachlan McNeil (UNC): 4-2 Dec
Consolation: No. 3 Lachlan McNeil (UNC) over No. 24 Tagen Jamison (Oklahoma State): 5-2 Dec
3rd Place Match: No. 3 Lachlan McNeil (UNC) over No. 9 Cael Happel (Northern Iowa): 6-3 Dec
The Tar Heel 141-pounder fell to No. 7 Ryan Jack in Saturday morning's semifinal, but would bounce back with back-to-back decisions in the consolation bracket to claim the bronze.Â
Against NC State's Jack, McNeil would fall in a close match, 4-2, but would respond with a 5-2 decision over No. 24 Tagen Jamison of Oklahoma State, and a 6-3 verdict against No. 9 Cael Happel from Northern Iowa in the bronze medal match.Â
The Tar Heels return to the mat in Carmichael Arena on Saturday, December 16 at 5 PM, hosting Morgan State.Â
Day 2 Cliff Keen Invitational Results:
Lachlan McNeil
Semifinal: No. 7 Ryan Jack (NC State) over No. 3 Lachlan McNeil (UNC): 4-2 Dec
Consolation: No. 3 Lachlan McNeil (UNC) over No. 24 Tagen Jamison (Oklahoma State): 5-2 Dec
3rd Place Match: No. 3 Lachlan McNeil (UNC) over No. 9 Cael Happel (Northern Iowa): 6-3 Dec
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