Hokie ClubPITTSBURGH – The Virginia Tech wrestling team defeated the No. 17 Pittsburgh Panthers for the first time on the road in program history on Friday. The Hokies now hold a 2-11 all-time record against Pitt after the 28-7 victory.
Moving to 12-2 overall, the Hokies sit solidly in second place in the ACC standings, separating themselves from Pitt and moving closer to next weekend’s foe, NC State. No. 3 Zach Epperly came up huge with a fall over TeShane Campbell in 4:38 when the Hokies needed it most, following a reversed call that cost No. 11 David McFadden a victory.
No. 10 Solomon Chishko and No. 14 Zack Zavatsky both had notable performances that helped the Hokies on to victory. The Pittsburgh natives came up with a decision over No. 5 Mikey Racciato and a major decision over Zach Bruce, respectively.
Pittsburgh, last years’ runner up at the ACC championship, will move to 9-4 (1-2 ACC) on the season. The Hokies hope to use their fourth consecutive win to their advantage as they move to take on Edinboro this Sunday at 1 PM.
Dresser Sounds Off
“We had some stars tonight but we were very tentative at some weights. Great night for Solomon Chishko and Zach Epperly!”
Hokie Highlights
• The Hokies beat Pitt on the road for the first time in program history, only the second win over the Panthers ever
• Ty Walz took his opponent into triple OT to remain undefeated on the season, sitting at 19-0
• Zach Epperly picked up his second fall in 2016, the first coming against George Mason in early January
#10 Virginia Tech 28, #17 Pitt 7
125: No. 3 Joey Dance dec. LJ Bentley, 7-3
133: No. 19 Dom Forys maj. dec. Dennis Gustafson, 14-4
141: No. 10 Solomon Chishko dec No. 5 Mikey Racciato, 6-0
149: Sal Mastriani dec. Robert Lee, 6-1
157: Jake Spengler dec. Nate Russell, 9-3
165: Cody Wiercioch dec. No. 11 David McFadden, 7-6
174: No. 3 Zach Epperly FALL TeShane Campbell 4:38
184: No. 14 Zack Zavatsky maj. dec. Zach Bruce 11-3
197: No. 7 Jared Haught dec. Nick Bonaccorsi 8-2
HWT: No. 3 Ty Walz dec. Ryan Solomon/John Rizzo 3-2 (3OT)