Wrestling Returns For Final Home Dual Of 2022

Chapel Hill, N.C. - The No. 17-ranked North Carolina wrestling program returns to action after nearly four weeks, welcoming Appalachian State to Carmichael Arena Thursday evening, for the final home dual of the 2022 calendar year.

Dual Information
Opponent: Appalachian State
Date/Time: Dec. 15, 7 PM
Location: Carmichael Arena, Chapel Hill, N.C.
Watch: ACC Network Extra

Looking Back
The Tar Heels return to the mat for the first time since Nov. 20, when Carolina played host to Ohio State. In the matchup with the Buckeyes, Lachlan McNeil was victorious for UNC, earning the 9-7 decision.

Earlier that weekend, the Tar Heels traveled to Marietta, Ga., competing in the Life U Open. In the event, Wil Guida, Aydin Guttridge, Jaime Hernandez, and Marcus Murabito all advanced to the finals in their respective weight classes, as UNC had 10 participants place on the day.

Tar Heels In The Polls
Entering Thursday evening, the team features eight wrestlers ranked in this week's InterMat Wrestling rankings:

125 - Jack Wagner - No. 33
133 - Joey Melendez - No. 29
141 - Lachlan McNeil - No. 25
149 - Zach Sherman - No. 14
157 - Austin O'Connor - No. 6
174 - Clay Lautt - No. 8
184 - Gavin Kane - No. 17
197 - Max Shaw - No. 31

Scouting The Mountaineers
Appalachian State currently sits at 0-1 on the year in dual matches, falling to NC State to begin the campaign. The Mountaineers last were in action Dec. 2 and 3, placing three at the Cliff Keen Invitational.

Probables For Thursday
Appalachian State at No. 17 North Carolina

125: No. 29 Caleb Smith vs. No. 33 Jack Wagner
133: No. 24 Sean Carter vs. No. 29 Joey Melendez or Jaime Hernandez
141: Heath Gonyer vs. No. 25 Lachlan McNeil
149: No. 8 Jon Jon Millner vs. Danny Nini or Jayden Scott
157: Tommy Askey vs. No. 6 Austin O'Connor
165: No. 26 Will Formato vs. Joey Mazzara or Nicholas Fea
174: Will Miller vs. No. 8 Clay Lautt or Cade Tenold
184: Luke Uliano vs. No. 17 Gavin Kane
197: Carson Floyd vs. No. 31 Max Shaw
HWT: Mason Fiscella vs. Brandon Whitman or Aydin Guttridge

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Players Mentioned

Nicholas Fea

Wil Guida

Aydin Guttridge

Gavin Kane

Clay Lautt

Joey Mazzara

Lachlan McNeil

Joey Melendez

Marcus Murabito

Danny Nini

Austin O'Connor

Jayden Scott

Max Shaw

Zach Sherman

Cade Tenold

Jack Wagner

Brandon Whitman