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Hokies punch four tickets to quarterfinals

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KANSAS CITY, MO – Virginia Tech wrestling advanced four wrestlers in the championship bracket to open the 2024 NCAA Championships in Kansas City, MO. Mekhi Lewis, Caleb Henson, Bryce Andonian, and Thomas Stewart, Jr. all advanced to tomorrow's quarterfinals to secure All-American status. Tech currently sits in sixth place with11.5 points and through the first day of competition in T-Mobile Center. Brackets and event hub found at top of page.
 
 
Round of 16 Highlights

  • The Hokies punched four into the quarterfinals – quarterfinal winners secure All-American honors
  • No. 1 Mekhi Lewis defeated No. 16 Jackson Turley for the third time to secure his chance to become Tech's first four-time All-American with a win in tomorrow's opening session
  • No. 12 Bryce Andonian defeated Northern Iowa's Big 12 champion, No. 5 Ryder Downey, 9-6
  • No. 4 Caleb Henson advanced by defeating No. 20 Jordan Williams (OSU) in a battle of highly touted recruits
  • No. 7 Thomas Stewart, Jr. continues his electric run with a dominant victory over No. 23 Layne Malczewski (MSU) to advance to the quarterfinals in his first NCAA appearance
  • Tech has five wrestlers still battling back in the consolation bracket trying to find a podium finish


 

Round of 32 Highlights

  • Tech went 7-3 in the opening session of the 2024 NCAA Championships
  • The Hokies got bonus point victories from No. 1 Mekhi Lewis, No. 4 Caleb Henson, and No. 7 Thomas Stewart, Jr.
  • Tech registered two upset victories – No. 20 Tom Crook over No. 13 Jordan Titus (WVU) and No. 26 Andy Smith over No. 7 Zach Glazier (IOWA)



 
 
Up Next – Session III: The Quarterfinals & Consolations
Quarterfinals
149-pounds – No. 4 Caleb Henson vs No. 5 Ty Watters (WVU)
157-pounds – No. 12 Bryce Andonian vs No. 4 Ed Scott (NCST)
174-pounds – No. 1 Mekhi Lewis vs No. 9 Carter Starocci (PSU)
184-pounds – No. 7 Thomas Stewart vs No. 2 Isaiah Salazar (MINN)
 
Consolations
125-pounds – No. 11 Cooper Flynn (VT) vs No. 5 Jore Volk (WYO)
133-pounds – No. 12 Sam Latona (VT) vs No. 22 Domenic Zaccone (CAMP)
141-pounds – No. 20 Tom Crook (VT) vs No. 31 Kai Owen (COL)
197-pounds – No. 26 Andy Smith (VT) vs No. 24 Cole Urbas (PENN)
285-pounds – No. 26 Hunter Catka (VT) vs No. 25 Bradley Hill (IOWA)
 
 
Action in Kansas City resumes on Friday at 12 p.m. EST with the quarterfinals and two rounds of consolations. Follow Hokies Wrestling on X, Instagram, and Facebook for all things Virginia Tech Wrestling.
 
Session II
Round of 16 Results
125-pounds – No. 11 Cooper Flynn (VT) loss No. 6 Troy Spratley (OSU), 1-8
141-pounds – No. 20 Tom Crook (VT) loss No. 4 Ryan Jack (NCST), 4-13
149-pounds –No. 4 Caleb Henson (VT) DEC No. 20 Jordan Williams (OSU), 7-2
157-pounds – No. 12 Bryce Andonian (VT) DEC No. 5 Ryder Downey (UNI), 9-6
174-pounds – No. 1 Mekhi Lewis (VT) DEC No. 16 Jackson Turley (RUT), 5-2
184-pounds – No. 7 Thomas Stewart, Jr. (VT) DEC No. 23 Layne Malczewski (MSU), 10-3
197-pounds – No. 26 Andy Smith (VT) loss No. 10 Silas Allred (NEB), 2-4
 
Cons. Round 1 Results
133-pounds – No. 12 Sam Latona (VT) DEC No. 20 Michael Colaiocco (PENN), 8-5
165-pounds – No. 18 Connor Brady (VT) loss No. 31 Maxx Mayfield (NW), 5-8 SV
285-pounds – No. 26 Hunter Catka (VT) MAJ DEC No. 23 Lucas Stoddard (ARMY), 11-0
 
Session I
Round of 32 Results
125-pounds – No. 11 Cooper Flynn (VT) DEC No. 22 Brayden Palmer (CHAT), 2-1
133-pounds – No. 12 Sam Latona (VT) loss No. 21 Ethan Oakley (APP), 7-8
141-pounds – No. 20 Tom Crook (VT) DEC No. 13 Jordan Titus (WVU), 4-1
149-pounds – No. 4 Caleb Henson (VT) TECH FALL No. 29 Alek Martin (SDSU), 18-3
157-pounds – No. 12 Bryce Andonian (VT) DEC No. 21 Lucas Revano (PENN), 5-1
165-pounds – No. 18 Connor Brady (VT) loss No. 15 Brevin Cassella (BING), 0-5
174-pounds – No. 1 Mekhi Lewis (VT) MAJ DEC No. 33 Cael Valencia (ASU), 14-3
184-pounds – No. 7 Thomas Stewart, Jr. (VT) FALL No. 26 Maximus Hale (PENN), 0:55
197-pounds – No. 26 Andy Smith (VT) DEC No. 7 Zach Glazier (IOWA), 4-1 SV
285-pounds – No. 26 Hunter Catka (VT) loss No. 7 Taye Ghadiali (CAMP), 2-8