CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Duke wrestling program (6-6, 0-1 ACC) fell in its first ACC dual match of the season, dropping a 29-6 decision to No. 18 North Carolina (5-4, 1-0 ACC) on Friday night at Carmichael Arena.
The Blue Devils turned in several strong performances, beginning with sophomore Parker Decker, who nearly pulled off the biggest win of the season and gave No. 7 Kizhan Clarke all he could handle in a 5-2 decision. Decker led at the end of two periods and showed tremendous fight throughout the match against the 2020 NCAA qualifier.