Duke Wrestling's Final Regular Season Showdowns
As the regular season wraps up, Duke wrestling is gearing up for two pivotal matches. First, the Blue Devils head to Blacksburg to face off against the sixth-ranked Virginia Tech. Then, they return home to host Cornell for a special Senior Day event.
Weekend Matchups
- Friday, Feb. 20: Duke visits Virginia Tech at Cassell Coliseum, kicking off at 7 p.m.
- Sunday, Feb. 22: Duke welcomes Cornell to Penn Pavilion at 12 p.m., celebrating Senior Day with honors for several key wrestlers.
Where to Watch
Catch all the action live on FloWrestling and ACC Network Extra for both matches.
Duke vs. Virginia Tech
This marks the 50th meeting between Duke and Virginia Tech, with the Hokies leading the series 36-13. Duke's last victory was back in 1999, making this matchup a chance to break a long-standing streak.
Duke vs. Cornell
This will be the inaugural clash between Duke and Cornell, adding a fresh chapter to Duke's wrestling history.
Spotlight on Barket & Wallace
Redshirt juniors Connor Barket and Aidan Wallace are making waves nationally. Barket is ranked across multiple platforms, while Wallace boasts an impressive 25-3 record, both contributing significantly to Duke's strong start this season.
Recent Highlights
- Spencer von Savoye: Achieved his first ACC win with a narrow 1-0 victory over NC State's Brad Yokum.
- Aidan Wallace: Continued his dominant performance with a decisive 14-3 win against NC State, pushing his season victories to 25.
- Connor Barket: Faced a tough opponent in Issac Trumble but continues to be a key player for Duke.
Season Milestones
- Aidan Wallace: With 25 wins, he’s climbing Duke's all-time single-season records for the 174-pound class.
- Duke’s Progress: The team has secured six wins this season, the most since 2021-22, showcasing significant improvement.
Injury Updates
Unfortunately, Gaetano Console and Natty Lapinsky will miss the rest of the season due to injuries, impacting Duke's lineup as they head into the ACC Championship.
Looking Ahead
Duke will compete in the ACC Championship on March 8 in Blacksburg, aiming to capitalize on their season's momentum and make a strong postseason run.