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Friday, January 26

Durham, N.C.

7 p.m.

Duke University

Virginia

Photo by: Duke Athletics

Blue Devils Drop ACC Opener to Virginia

1/26/2024 9:16:00 PM | Wrestling

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DURHAM – The Duke wrestling team (4-9) fell to Virginia (6-2), 45-0, in its ACC opener on Friday in Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Prior to the match, the Blue Devils honored their Team Impact teammate, James Walter. The match also marked Duke's Centennial celebration.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Senior Conor Becker opened the action at 184 pounds and battled Virginia's Griffin Gammell, but fell in a tight 4-2 decision.
In the heavyweight match, sophomore Connor Barket started strong with a quick takedown and continued to battle through the third period against No. 33 Ryan Catka.
Barket scored five additional points on the defensive end, but came up just short, falling 12-8.
Sophomore Nick Tattini and freshman David Hussey both competed against tough nationally ranked competition, wrestling No. 28 Dylan Cedeno and No. 14 Justin McCoy, respectively.
Freshman Sean O'Donnell stepped into the starting lineup for the first time, seeing action at 149 pounds.

UP NEXT
The Blue Devils (4-9) will continue their home stretch hosting No. 19 Pitt on Friday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m., in Cameron Indoor Stadium.

RESULTS
125: Kyle Montaperto (Virginia) tech fall. Logan Agin (Duke), 18-0 (3:00)
133: Marlon Yarbrough (Virginia) tech fall. Raymond Adams (Duke), 20-5 (7:00)
141: Jack Gioffre (Virginia) fall. Christian Colman (Duke), (2:48)
149: Michael Gioffre (Virginia) tech fall. Sean O'Donnell (Duke), 23-5 (5:05)
157: Nick Sanko (Virginia) major dec. Logan Ferrero (Duke), 11-1
165: Nick Hamilton (Virginia) major dec. Gaetano Console (Duke), 14-5
174: No. 14 Justin McCoy (Virginia) tech fall. David Hussey (Duke), 18-2 (4:19)
184: Griffin Gammell (Virginia) dec. Conor Becker (Duke), 4-2
197: Krystian Kinsey (Virginia) tech fall. Kwasi Bonsu (Duke), 18-2 (5:15)
285: No. 33 Ryan Catka (Virginia) dec. Connor Barket (Duke), 12-8

Extra Match:
157: No. 28 Dylan Cedeno (Virginia) tech fall. Nick Tattini (Duke), 21-4 (4:24)

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Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu

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