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Barket Earns Preseason National Ranking at Heavyweight
10/31/2024 10:47:00 AM | Wrestling
DURHAM, N.C. — Duke wrestling redshirt sophomore Connor Barket earned a preseason No. 33 heavyweight national ranking by WrestleStat this week prior to opening the regular season this weekend at the Battle at The Citadel on Sunday, Nov. 3.Â
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Barket, a native of West Lafayette, Ind., is coming off a season where he posted a team-best 16 victories. He registered podium finishes at the Southern Scuffle and the Keystone Classic. Barket became the first redshirt freshman since the 2017-18 campaign to register at least 16 wins. He was the ACC wrestler of the week on Jan. 23, after totaling two dominating wins against Gardner-Webb and Chattanooga. Barket closed the regular season winning five out of his last seven matches.Â
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A two-time captain for the Blue Devils, Barket heads to Charleston, S.C., this weekend for the Battle at The Citadel, which will be contested at the McCalister Field House on Sunday.
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To stay up to date with Blue Devils wrestling, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeWRES".
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Barket, a native of West Lafayette, Ind., is coming off a season where he posted a team-best 16 victories. He registered podium finishes at the Southern Scuffle and the Keystone Classic. Barket became the first redshirt freshman since the 2017-18 campaign to register at least 16 wins. He was the ACC wrestler of the week on Jan. 23, after totaling two dominating wins against Gardner-Webb and Chattanooga. Barket closed the regular season winning five out of his last seven matches.Â
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A two-time captain for the Blue Devils, Barket heads to Charleston, S.C., this weekend for the Battle at The Citadel, which will be contested at the McCalister Field House on Sunday.
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To stay up to date with Blue Devils wrestling, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeWRES".
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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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#GoDuke
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