BLACKSBURG, VA – The No. 13 Virginia Tech wrestling team completed an undefeated weekend against Duke (4-8, 0-3 ACC) and George Mason (10-8, 3-4 MAC) on Friday and Saturday, respectively. The Hokies (8-3, 3-0 ACC) went 19-1 on the weekend while surrendering only three takedowns in both duals while totaling 16 bonus point victories.
𝓐𝓝𝓓. 𝓢𝓒𝓔𝓝𝓔.#ALLINALLTHETIME #Hokies 🦃 pic.twitter.com/CyYUzyo3LH
— Virginia Tech Wrestling (@HokiesWrestling) February 10, 2024
Gallery: (2-9-2024) WRE: vs. Duke at the Moss Arts Center
Six Hokies pulled double duty – Cooper Flynn (two major decisions), Sam Latona (tech fall, major decision), Tom Crook (two tech falls), Clayton Ulrey (two tech falls), Mekhi Lewis (two tech falls, and Andy Smith (tech fall, fall) combined for 12 bonus victories in as many matches. Adding to the bonus victory tally were Dakota Howard, Hunter Catka, and Jimmy Mullen with tech falls of their own in their respective bouts. Connor Brady and Luke Robie contributed to the Hokies win total with decision victories over the weekend.
We love nights at the theatre 🎭
— Virginia Tech Wrestling (@HokiesWrestling) February 10, 2024
Sold-out. Got loud.#HokieNation y'all are undefeated.
See you tomorrow in Cassell at 3PM as we celebrate our seniors.#ALLINALLTHETIME #Hokies 🦃 pic.twitter.com/XhQK9LI8vD
Lewis Takes a Bow
On Senior Day, Mekhi Lewis stepped on the mat for the final time in Blacksburg with a signature performance – a 21-4 tech fall in the third period to a standing ovation from the Cassell crowd. Lewis continues his stellar final campaign, improving his record to 10-0 with six bonus victories and has yet to surrender an offensive point.
DOUBLE DUB WEEKEND.#ALLINALLTHETIME #Hokies 🦃 pic.twitter.com/JOWDjzEKaK
— Virginia Tech Wrestling (@HokiesWrestling) February 10, 2024
Freshmen Impress
Four freshmen took the mat for the Hokies over the weekend and all emerged victorious. Freshman Luke Robie made his dual debut on Friday night against Duke and pulled through with a crunch time double leg for the win in a sold-out Moss Arts Center. TJ Stewart got his second win in Cassell Coliseum on Saturday with a 12-6 victory over George Mason while true freshmen Mac Church and Jimmy Mullen both got their first dual meet victories to the tune of two tech falls.
WHAT A PERFORMANCE FOR THE DEBUTANTE! BRINGING MOSS TO ITS FEET!
— Virginia Tech Wrestling (@HokiesWrestling) February 10, 2024
5-1 DEC FOR LUKE ROBIE!!!#Hokies 🦃 pic.twitter.com/PuXJAFutW0
Bama Sam Gets Back on Track
After a stunning loss last weekend at Virginia, Sam Latona rebounded with two victories over the weekend in dominant fashion. The Alabaster, Alabama native picked up a tech fall against Duke and a major decision on Saturday against former teammate Brandon Wittenberg.
Seniors Celebrated
The Hokies celebrated five seniors and two support members on Saturday for the final home match of the season. Mekhi Lewis, Bryce Andonian, Dakota Howard, Kolton Clark, and Connor Brady (has one year of eligibility) made the walk to a standing ovation by the Cassell faithful. Team manager Bre Johnson and creative video director Henry Alves were also recognized.
The Hokies return to action on Friday, February 16 on the road against Pittsburgh at 7 p.m. EST for another edition of ACC's Friday Night Duals. Follow Hokies Wrestling on X, Instagram, and Facebook for all the latest Tech wrestling news and updates.
Gallery: (2-10-2024) WRE: GMU Match and Senior Day
No. 13 Virginia Tech – 45, Duke - 0
02/09/24, Moss Arts Center
Official Results
125 – No. 5 Cooper Flynn (VT) MAJ DEC Logan Agin (Duke), 16-4
133 – No. 13 Sam Latona (VT) TECH FALL Raymond Adams (Duke), 18-3, 7:00
141 – No. 13 Tom Crook (VT) TECH FALL Christian Colman (Duke), 16-1, 4:17
149 – Luke Robie (VT) DEC Jarred Papcsy (Duke), 5-1
157 – Clayton Ulrey (VT) TECH FALL Logan Ferrero (Duke), 19-4, 6:16
165 – No. 21 Connor Brady (VT) DEC Gaetano Console (Duke), 8-2
174 – No. 2 Mekhi Lewis (VT) TECH FALL David Hussey (Duke), 17-2, 4:21
184 – No. 21 Dakota Howard (VT) TECH FALL Connor Becker (Duke), 18-2, 6:09
197 – No. 25 Andy Smith (VT) TECH FALL Kwasi Bonsu (Duke), 19-4, 2:29
285 – No. 20 Hunter Catka (VT) TECH FALL Connor Barket (Duke), 17-2, 7:00
No. 13 Virginia Tech – 42, George Mason - 5
02/10/24, Cassell Coliseum
Oc Results
125 – No. 5 Cooper Flynn (VT) MAJ DEC JB Dragovich (George Mason), 14-3
133 – No. 13 Sam Latona (VT) MAJ DEC Brandon Wittenberg (George Mason), 11-3
141 – No. 13 Tom Crook (VT) TECH FALL Dom Hargrove (George Mason), 15-0, 7:00
149 – Mac Church (VT) TECH FALL Michael Rapuano (George Mason), 20-4, 4:08
157 – Clayton Ulrey (VT) TECH FALL Larenzo Rajaonarivelo (George Mason), 19-4, 5:21
165 – Kylan Montgomery (VT) loss Evan Maag (George Mason), 1-18
174 – No. 2 Mekhi Lewis (VT) TECH FALL Paul Pierce (George Mason), 21-4, 6:01
184 – TJ Stewart (VT) DEC Malachi DuVall (George Mason), 12-6
197 – No. 25 Andy Smith (VT) FALL Knick Foster (George Mason), 1:04
285 – Jimmy Mullen (VT) TECH FALL Colin Pedersen (George Mason), 21-5, 1:55