The Tar Heels wrestling team had a decent start to the duels portion of their season; they were 4-4 heading into to Friday night’s ACC opener against the Hokies. They are ranked 25th in the country, according to the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) coaches poll, and generally had won against the teams they were expected to (Navy, Greensboro College, Drexel and Lockhaven). All four of their losses were to teams ranked in the top-15 in the country, and the Heels were still in search of their first truly big win.
They got it last Friday night, defeating #8 Virginia Tech 20-17 in Carmichael Auditorium.