Pitt’s wrestling team was back in action on Friday and fell short against the North Carolina Tar Heels, 26-10. It was a back-and forth match for a while but the Panthers ran out of steam once it got into the heavier weights.
The meet was actually much closer than the final score. The Panthers lost by 16 points but were roughed up in three bouts that went to overtime and changed the complexion of the meet.
L.J. Bentley got the team off to a surprisingly good start. The 125-pound class has been a problem all year for Pitt (2-8) with Bentley out early and even struggling when he returned.