DURHAM, N.C. --- Pins by junior Daniel Chaid and freshman Devin Kane and a major decision by redshirt junior Troy Heilmann lifted the North Carolina wrestling team to a 25-15 win over host Duke Wednesday night at Card Gym. Carolina fell into an early 8-0 hole but won five straight bouts to take control of the dual and avenge last year's loss the Blue Devils.
Duke (4-8, 0-4 ACC) used Cole Baumgartner's technical fall at 133 pounds to build the early advantage before the Tar Heels started a furious rally.
No. 7 Joey Ward got back in the win column with a methodical 6-2 decision over Zach Finesilver at 141.