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Duke Upsets No. 13 North Carolina, 21-17

CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—Duke heavyweight registered the biggest win of his wrestling career tonight, beating North Carolina’s Cory Daniel 4-3 to lift the Blue Devils to a thrilling 21-17 victory over the 13th-ranked Tar Heels. The match featured four lead changes as Duke overcame a forfeit at 133 pounds to win.

“There were a lot of nerves, but I think the hard work in the [wrestling] room and that my teammates are behind me no matter what…I just wanted to win for them,” said Walsh. “UNC is a great team and it is just great to be able to win this senior year.