UNC wrestling defeats Duke, earns share of ACC title for first time since 2002
“These are the guys that believed in me when change happened and believed that we were going to do something special this year. And we did.”
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UNC wrestling beats Duke for share of first ACC title since 2002
The Tar Heels rode big wins by their seniors to a 23-16 victory and a share of the 2019 ACC title.
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Dropping close matches hurts UNC wrestling in 29-5 loss to Cornell
"It’s unacceptable, and they need to feel it burn.”
No. 10 N.C. State spoils senior night for Harding and No. 13 UNC, 20-14
Despite it being senior night for three Tar Heel veterans, No. 13 UNC fell to No. 10 N.C. State, 20-14.
No. 13 North Carolina wrestling falls to No. 10 N.C. State, 20-14, on senior night
The No. 13 North Carolina wrestling team fell to No. 10 N.C. State, 20-14, as the team’s seniors were honored at Carmichael Arena on Friday night.
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Upsets help No. 15 UNC wrestling take down No. 11 Virginia Tech
The No. 15 North Carolina wrestling team benefited off three upset victories Friday to earn a 18-14 win over No. 11 Virginia Tech. The Tar Heels have now won four-straight dual meets, two of which were over opponents ranked higher than them at the time.
Daniel wins late bout to lift No. 15 UNC wrestling over No. 11 Virginia Tech, 18-14
The Tar Heels showed grit. Even when points were hard to come by, they found a way, winning matches by scores of 2-1 and 3-2.
Sports weekend preview: Spring sports start their seasons as winter sports continue
Winter sports, such as basketball and tennis, continue their seasons, while spring sports, such as softball and lacrosse, start theirs. Teams are scattered around the state, the country and even the world.
UNC wrestling defeats Bucknell and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania trip
The No. 17 North Carolina wrestling team traveled to Pennsylvania this weekend and left with a pair of victories, winning both duals and improving their season record to 10-5.
Bonus points crucial in No. 17 UNC wrestling's win over No. 25 Virginia
The bonus points led the Tar Heels to another victory against a ranked opponent. Perhaps, bonus points will be crucial for UNC moving forward, too.
No. 17 North Carolina wrestling defeats No. 25 Virginia, 22-13
The No. 17 North Carolina wrestling team took down No. 25 Virginia in a battle of ranked squads in Carmichael Arena on Saturday, 22-13.
No. 15 UNC wrestling falls to No. 25 Princeton in New Jersey, 23-16
The North Carolina wrestling team fell to the Princeton Tigers, 23-16, in New Jersey on Friday night, despite splitting the victories 5-5 in individual matches.
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UNC wrestling wins two of three at Cowboy Shootout
The No. 15 North Carolina wrestling team traveled to Laramie, Wyo. and won two out of three duals at the Cowboy Shootout on Friday. The Tar Heels saw many of their top wrestlers tested against ranked opponents at the duals.
No. 12 UNC wrestling picks up two ranked wins and two losses at South Beach Duals
North Carolina (5-3) faced three ranked opponents throughout the weekend. UNC dropped two duals on Saturday but bounced back with two victories over ranked opponents on Sunday.
UNC wrestling cannot maintain momentum in loss to Nebraska
The entire UNC wrestling coaching staff entered Carmichael Arena on Saturday, Dec. 15 wearing North Carolina themed Christmas sweaters for the team's first home match of the season, giving off a tangible swagger that this squad had rightfully earned after starting the year 3-0, including an impressive win over No. 8 Arizona State.
O'Connor leads UNC wrestling in Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational
The undefeated North Carolina wrestling team participated in the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational on Friday and Saturday, with three Tar Heels making it to the podiums.
First-years O'Connor and Heilmann impress in No. 15 UNC wrestling win over App State
First-years Austin O’Connor and Joe Heilmann both had major decision victories in Sunday’s matchup at Appalachian State, bringing the No. 15 North Carolina wrestling team to a 28-7 win and an undefeated 3-0 start.
