No. 6 Virginia Tech Defeats Wrestling Friday Night

Friday, February 10

Chapel Hill, N.C.

7 PM

North Carolina

Virginia Tech

Photo by: Jeffrey A. Camarati

February 10, 2023 | Wrestling

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - No. 6 Virginia Tech (9-3, 3-1 ACC) was victorious on the road Friday night, defeating the No. 25-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels (6-8, 2-2 ACC) in Carmichael Arena in ACC dual action.

The Hokies stormed out to a 7-0 lead and never looked back, winning eight of 10 matchups with the Tar Heels. Lachlan McNeil (141) and Austin O'Connor (157) secured top-15 wins, courtesy of major decisions.

The Tar Heels return once again to Carmichael Arena next Friday night, welcoming No. 7 NC State for Senior Night to close out the regular season.

No. 6 Virginia Tech 28, No. 25 North Carolina 8
Feb. 10, 2023 | Carmichael Arena | Chapel Hill, N.C.

125: Eddie Ventresca (VT) over No. 17 Jack Wagner (UNC) - 6-2 Dec
133: No. 7 Sam Latona (VT) over Jace Palmer (UNC) - 12-3 MD
141: No. 12 Lachlan McNeil (UNC) over No. 11 Tom Crook (VT) - 12-3 MD
149: No. 8 Caleb Henson (VT) over Wil Guida (UNC) - 4-0 Dec
157: No. 3 Austin O'Connor (UNC) over No. 5 Bryce Andonian (VT) - 11-3 MD
165: No. 27 Connor Brady (VT) over Joey Mazzara (UNC) - 4-2 Dec
174: No. 3 Mekhi Lewis (VT) over Michael Goldfeder (UNC) - Fall (3:51)
184: No. 7 Hunter Bolen (VT) over No. 11 Gavin Kane (UNC) - 6-0 Dec
197: No. 22 Andy Smith (VT) over Cade Lautt (UNC) - 10-3 Dec
285: No. 20 Hunter Catka (VT) over Brandon Whitman (UNC) - 6-2 Dec