CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Last night, the 14th-ranked Pitt wrestling team faced off against No. 11 North Carolina in a thrilling Atlantic Coast Conference duel. Pitt came out on top with a decisive 22-9 victory at Carmichael Arena.
With this win, Pitt improved its season record to 10-2 and 2-1 in ACC duals. Meanwhile, North Carolina fell to 8-3 overall and 1-2 within the conference.
Highlights for the Tar Heels included victories from Kysen Terukina at 125 pounds, Bryce Hepner at 165 pounds, and Jake Dailey at 184 pounds. Terukina captured his first ACC victory this season, edging out Tyler Chappell 8-6. Hepner continued his strong performance with a 4-2 win over Jared Keslar, and Dailey secured a comfortable 7-3 victory against Chase Kranitz.
This match showcased the intensity of collegiate wrestling. The event attracted 1,249 fans, who witnessed close contests and standout performances.
Looking ahead, North Carolina will host Duke next Friday at 7 PM, with the match streamed on ACCNX.
Match Breakdown
The individual scores were as follows:
- 125: Kysen Terukina (UNC) over Tyler Chappell (Pitt) – 8-6
- 133: Evan Tallmadge (Pitt) over Ethan Oakley (UNC) – 8-2
- 141: Briar Priest (Pitt) over Matthew Botello (UNC) – 2-0
- 149: Kade Brown (Pitt) over Nick O’Neill (UNC) – 10-3
- 157: Dylan Evans (Pitt) over Laird Root (UNC) – 4-1
- 165: Bryce Hepner (UNC) over Jared Keslar (Pitt) – 4-2
- 174: Luca Augustine (Pitt) over Collin Carrigan (UNC) – 3-1
- 184: Jake Dailey (UNC) over Chase Kranitz (Pitt) – 7-3
- 197: Mac Stout (Pitt) over Robert Platt (UNC) – 4-1
- 285: Dayton Pitzer (Pitt) over Jacob Levy (UNC) – 15-2
This event not only marked a significant win for Pitt but also raised new questions about North Carolina’s path moving forward. The wrestling community is buzzing on social media, discussing strategies, athlete responses, and potential changes needed for upcoming matches.
Historically, both teams have struggled to maintain momentum in ACC competitions, and this match could serve as a turning point for Pitt as they seek greater success this season.
For more on college wrestling and updates from the ACC, check out the official ACC wrestling page.
