University of North Carolina Athletics
Friday, February 14
Chapel Hill, N.C.
7 PM
North Carolina
vs
Virginia
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No. 16 Wrestling Welcomes Virginia On Senior Night
February 13, 2025 | Wrestling
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The 16th-ranked North Carolina wrestling team hosts Virginia, Friday night inside Carmichael Arena on Senior Night.
Dual Information
Date/Time: Friday, Feb. 13 - 6 PM
Location: Carmichael Arena - Chapel Hill, N.C.
Watch: ACCNX
Tickets
Senior Night In Carmichael
• Prior to the match, the program will honor GA trainer Megan Maxwell, Isaias Estrada, Aydin Guttridge, Gavin Kane, Spencer Moore, Sonny Santiago and Blaze Yawn.
• The first 100 fans will receive a free UNC foam wrestling belt.
Last Time Out
• Nolan Neves' victory at 285 pounds served as the difference maker, as the 18th-ranked North Carolina wrestling team defeated No. 15 Pitt off criteria, 16-16.
• With the team score knotted at 16-all after the 10 bouts, total match points served as the deciding factor in the night's matchup, as Neves' late takedown gave Carolina the advantage, 52-49.
• The Tar Heels won 5 matches on the night courtesy of Moore (125), Oakley (133), Scott (141), McNeil (149) and Neves (285).
Neves Named ACC Wrestler Of The Week
• Nolan Neves was named the Atlantic Coast Conference's Wrestler of the Week, the league announced Tuesday afternoon.
• In Carolina's win over No. 15 Pitt last Friday night, Neves' victory at 285 pounds served as the difference maker, as the redshirt-freshman defeated No. 13 Dayton Pitzer by decision, 14-9.
• The honor was the St. Paris, Ohio native's first of his career.
Tar Heels In The Polls
• Entering the weekend, seven Tar Heels are ranked in the weekly InterMat Wrestling rankings:
- 125: Spencer Moore - No. 11
- 133: Ethan Oakley - No. 12
- 141: Jayden Scott - No. 22
- 149: Lachlan McNeil - No. 5
- 157: Sonny Santiago - No. 23
- 174: Joshua Ogunsanya - No. 20
- 184: Gavin Kane - No. 21
• As a team, Carolina is ranked No. 16 in the NWCA Coaches Poll.
Probable Lineups
No. 16 North Carolina vs. Virginia
125: No. 11 Spencer Moore vs. No. 31 Keyveon Roller
133: No. 12 Ethan Oakley vs. No. 32 Gable Porter
141: No. 22 Jayden Scott vs. No. 19 Dylan Cedeno
149: No. 5 Lachlan McNeil vs. No. 33 Jack Gioffre or Erik Roggie
157: No. 23 Sonny Santiago vs. Nick Sanko
165: Charlie Darracott vs. No. 21 Nick Hamilton
174: No. 20 Joshua Ogunsanya or Nicholas Fea vs. Rocco Contino or Mason Stefanelli
184: No. 21 Gavin Kane vs. Griffin Gammell
197: Cade Lautt vs. Ethan Weatherspoon or Steven Burrell
HWT: Nolan Neves vs. Gabe Christenson
Dual Information
Date/Time: Friday, Feb. 13 - 6 PM
Location: Carmichael Arena - Chapel Hill, N.C.
Watch: ACCNX
Tickets
Senior Night In Carmichael
• Prior to the match, the program will honor GA trainer Megan Maxwell, Isaias Estrada, Aydin Guttridge, Gavin Kane, Spencer Moore, Sonny Santiago and Blaze Yawn.
• The first 100 fans will receive a free UNC foam wrestling belt.
Last Time Out
• Nolan Neves' victory at 285 pounds served as the difference maker, as the 18th-ranked North Carolina wrestling team defeated No. 15 Pitt off criteria, 16-16.
• With the team score knotted at 16-all after the 10 bouts, total match points served as the deciding factor in the night's matchup, as Neves' late takedown gave Carolina the advantage, 52-49.
• The Tar Heels won 5 matches on the night courtesy of Moore (125), Oakley (133), Scott (141), McNeil (149) and Neves (285).
Neves Named ACC Wrestler Of The Week
• Nolan Neves was named the Atlantic Coast Conference's Wrestler of the Week, the league announced Tuesday afternoon.
• In Carolina's win over No. 15 Pitt last Friday night, Neves' victory at 285 pounds served as the difference maker, as the redshirt-freshman defeated No. 13 Dayton Pitzer by decision, 14-9.
• The honor was the St. Paris, Ohio native's first of his career.
Tar Heels In The Polls
• Entering the weekend, seven Tar Heels are ranked in the weekly InterMat Wrestling rankings:
- 125: Spencer Moore - No. 11
- 133: Ethan Oakley - No. 12
- 141: Jayden Scott - No. 22
- 149: Lachlan McNeil - No. 5
- 157: Sonny Santiago - No. 23
- 174: Joshua Ogunsanya - No. 20
- 184: Gavin Kane - No. 21
• As a team, Carolina is ranked No. 16 in the NWCA Coaches Poll.
Probable Lineups
No. 16 North Carolina vs. Virginia
125: No. 11 Spencer Moore vs. No. 31 Keyveon Roller
133: No. 12 Ethan Oakley vs. No. 32 Gable Porter
141: No. 22 Jayden Scott vs. No. 19 Dylan Cedeno
149: No. 5 Lachlan McNeil vs. No. 33 Jack Gioffre or Erik Roggie
157: No. 23 Sonny Santiago vs. Nick Sanko
165: Charlie Darracott vs. No. 21 Nick Hamilton
174: No. 20 Joshua Ogunsanya or Nicholas Fea vs. Rocco Contino or Mason Stefanelli
184: No. 21 Gavin Kane vs. Griffin Gammell
197: Cade Lautt vs. Ethan Weatherspoon or Steven Burrell
HWT: Nolan Neves vs. Gabe Christenson
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