DURHAM, N.C.—Duke senior Zach Finesilver registered his third pin of the year to lead the Duke wrestling team in a hard-fought 21-17 setback to Appalachian State. The Blue Devils needed one more match to go in their favor to earn the dual victory.
The Blue Devils (2-6) got victories from the four Finesilvers, while freshman Arien Leigh showed well overall in his debut in a Duke singlet at 125 pounds. Mitch Finesilver remained unbeaten in duals, while beating the No. 25 wrestler in the NCAA Coaches’ rankings.
“That’s a kid who is a national qualifier and Mitch got the major,” said head coach Glen Lanham.