DURHAM, N.C. – Duke wrestling won three bouts on Friday night but ultimately dropped a, 34-15, decision to Virginia in an ACC dual in Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Redshirt sophomore Benjamin Anderson and redshirt freshman Mason Eaglin tallied back-to-back pins at 165 and 174 pounds, respectively, to cut into an early deficit. Rookie Jonah Niesenbaum added a win at 285 pounds as well to close out the dual for the Blue Devils on a high note.
Duke found itself down 18-0 early following two forfeits (125 and 141) and a pin (133).