Pitt’s No. 15 wrestling team pulled off a thrilling come-from-behind victory against an unranked Duke team on Friday, 20-19.
It was a back and forth match but in the end, the Panthers prevailed with an impressive win by heavyweight Demetrius Thomas.
Pitt (12-3) got off to a great start against Duke (2-8) with an opening 6-3 win by freshman Brendon Fenton at 125 pounds and a forfeit win at 133 pounds, to put the Panthers up 9-0. Then the momentum changed as L.J. Bentley dropped his bout, 9-7, at 141 pounds and Robert Lee had to forfeit with an injury at 149, tying the team score.