No. 8 Wolfpack to Host Triangle Rival, UNC

Friday, February 2

Raleigh, NC

8:30 PM

NC State

North Carolina

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1/31/2024 8:54:00 PM | Wrestling

RALEIGH - Eighth-ranked NC State wrestling will host North Carolina for ACCN Friday Night Duals to attempt its 11th consecutive win over the Tar Heels. The dual is set for an 8:30 p.m. start time from Reynolds Coliseum and will be broadcasted on the ACC Network.

The Wolfpack-Tar Heel wrestling rivalry dates back to 1955, when NC State claimed the first win in the series. The red-and-white currently hold a 10 match winning streak, making the series total 51-51-2. Friday's dual could find the 11th consecutive win for the Pack and determine which team takes the series lead again. The last time a 10 match streak existed between the two was held by UNC from 1993-1997.

Match Info:
Start time is set for 8:30 p.m. and the dual will be broadcasted on the ACC Network.
The promotion for the night is "Red Out".
Tickets for the match are available for purchase here.
Specific information about match day guidelines and Reynolds Coliseum can be found here.
Afterwards, the team will participate in a fan meet and greet in the Grand Hall.

Wolfpack Highlights:
• Two members are inside the top-10 of the NCAA in tech fall leaders; each with at least eight tech falls this season, Trent Hidlay (197) is in 5th place and Jackson Arrington (149) is in 9th place
• The team holds a ranked wrestler in each weight class
• NC State has been ranked within the top-10 the entire season; held the No. 2 spot for five straight weeks
• Three athletes have been named ACC Wrestler's of the Week; Jakob Camacho (Nov. 14),
Kai Orine (Dec. 5), and Ed Scott (Dec. 20
• Trent Hidlay remains undefeated at 17-0 on the season and 9-0 in dual action, including seven ranked wins

Probable Lineups:
NC State                                                            North Carolina
125 | Jarrett Trombley or Jakob Camacho       Spencer Moore
133 | Kai Orine or Jacob Cox                            Jace Palmer
141 | Ryan Jack or Koy Buesgens                    Lachlan McNeil
149 | Jackson Arrington or Tyler Tracy              Wil Guida or Jayden Scott
157 | Ed Scott or Zack Karagias                        Sonny Santiago
165 | Derek Fields or AJ Kovacs                       Isaias Estrada
174 | Alex Faison or Luke Ahrberg                    Tyler Eischens
184 | Dylan Fishback or Brock DelSignore Gavin Kane
197 | Trent Hidlay or Christian Knop                  Max Shaw
285 | Owen Trephan or Chase Horne                Cade Lautt

Last Time Out:
This past Friday, the Wolfpack dominated No. 19 Pitt, 31-6, on the road in their first conference match-up, winning eight out of 10 individual bouts. Alex Faison, Derek Fields, and Jarrett Trombley each pulled off upsets in their respective weight classes.

Rankings Update:

	NWCA	FloWrestling	InterMat
Weight	Rank	Rank	Rank	Wrestler
125	20	22	22	Jakob Camacho
133	4	6	6	Kai Orine
141	4	4	4	Ryan Jack
149	4	4	3	Jackson Arrington
157	8	11	6	Ed Scott
165	19	18	14	Derek Fields
174	28	31	27	Alex Faison
184	8	13	10	Dylan Fishback
197	1	2	3	Trent Hidlay
285	12	12	15	Owen Trephan