University of North Carolina Athletics
Friday, February 20
Chapel Hill, N.C.
7 PM
North Carolina
vs
Stanford
Photo by: DALTON T. WAINSCOTT
Wrestling Meets Stanford On Senior Night Friday
February 19, 2026 | Wrestling
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The 12th-ranked North Carolina wrestling team hosts Stanford Friday evening inside Carmichael Arena, on Senior Night presented by Carolina Alumni.Â
Dual Information
Date/Time: Friday, Feb. 20 - 7 PM
Location: Carmichael Arena - Chapel Hill, N.C.
Watch: ACCNX
TicketsÂ
Senior Night In Carmichael
• Prior to the match, the program will honor GA athletic trainer Noah Hogrefe, Charlie Darracott, Nicholas Fea, Max Martin, Ethan Oakley, Carson Tenold, Cade Tenold and Kysen Terukina for their contributions to the program during their time in Chapel Hill.Â
Last Time Out: Virginia Tech
• Sixth-ranked Virginia Tech won eight bouts on the night, defeating No. 13 North Carolina, 29-9, last Friday evening in ACC action.
• The Tar Heels posted a second-period fall courtesy of Nick O'Neill (141) and a sudden-victory decision from Collin Carrigan (174) on the night.
• O'Neill's fall was the first ACC victory of his career, defeating No. 22 Tom Crook. Following Friday's dual, the Philadelphia product has a team-best six falls on the campaign.
• At 174-pounds, Carrigan earned the takedown in overtime against No. 30 Sergio Desainte, to secure his first dual and ACC win of the season.
New Faces, New Places
• Entering year three in the Rob Koll era, the program welcomed nine new faces to the program in the offseason.
• The Tar Heels welcomed two transfers, Bryce Hepner (Ohio State) and Kysen Terukina (Iowa State). Hepner and Terukina, consistent starters at their respective weights, are a combined 23-6 this season.
Tar Heels In The Polls
• Entering the weekend, six Tar Heels are ranked in the weekly InterMat Wrestling rankings:
  - 125: Kysen Terukina - No. 13
  - 133: Ethan Oakley - No. 27
  - 141: Luke Simcox - No. 10
  - 157: Laird Root - No. 27
  - 165: Bryce Hepner - No. 16
  - 184: Jake Dailey - No. 15
• As a team, Carolina is ranked No. 12 in the NWCA Coaches Poll.Â
Probable Lineups: No. 12 North Carolina vs. No. 20 Stanford
125: No. 13 Kysen Terukina vs. No. 9 Nico Provo
133: No. 27 Ethan Oakley vs. No. 8 Tyler Knox
141: No. 10 Luke Simcox vs. No. 16 Jack Consiglio
149: Nate Askew vs. No. 12 Aden Valencia
157: No. 27 Laird Root vs. No. 10 Daniel Cardenas
165: No. 16 Bryce Hepner vs. EJ Parco
174: Collin Carrigan vs. Collin Guffey
184: No. 15 Jake Dailey vs. No. 29 Abraham Wojcikiewicz
197: Robert Platt vs. No. 8 Angelo Posada
285: Jacob Levy vs. Brokton BorelliÂ
Dual Information
Date/Time: Friday, Feb. 20 - 7 PM
Location: Carmichael Arena - Chapel Hill, N.C.
Watch: ACCNX
TicketsÂ
Senior Night In Carmichael
• Prior to the match, the program will honor GA athletic trainer Noah Hogrefe, Charlie Darracott, Nicholas Fea, Max Martin, Ethan Oakley, Carson Tenold, Cade Tenold and Kysen Terukina for their contributions to the program during their time in Chapel Hill.Â
Last Time Out: Virginia Tech
• Sixth-ranked Virginia Tech won eight bouts on the night, defeating No. 13 North Carolina, 29-9, last Friday evening in ACC action.
• The Tar Heels posted a second-period fall courtesy of Nick O'Neill (141) and a sudden-victory decision from Collin Carrigan (174) on the night.
• O'Neill's fall was the first ACC victory of his career, defeating No. 22 Tom Crook. Following Friday's dual, the Philadelphia product has a team-best six falls on the campaign.
• At 174-pounds, Carrigan earned the takedown in overtime against No. 30 Sergio Desainte, to secure his first dual and ACC win of the season.
New Faces, New Places
• Entering year three in the Rob Koll era, the program welcomed nine new faces to the program in the offseason.
• The Tar Heels welcomed two transfers, Bryce Hepner (Ohio State) and Kysen Terukina (Iowa State). Hepner and Terukina, consistent starters at their respective weights, are a combined 23-6 this season.
Tar Heels In The Polls
• Entering the weekend, six Tar Heels are ranked in the weekly InterMat Wrestling rankings:
  - 125: Kysen Terukina - No. 13
  - 133: Ethan Oakley - No. 27
  - 141: Luke Simcox - No. 10
  - 157: Laird Root - No. 27
  - 165: Bryce Hepner - No. 16
  - 184: Jake Dailey - No. 15
• As a team, Carolina is ranked No. 12 in the NWCA Coaches Poll.Â
Probable Lineups: No. 12 North Carolina vs. No. 20 Stanford
125: No. 13 Kysen Terukina vs. No. 9 Nico Provo
133: No. 27 Ethan Oakley vs. No. 8 Tyler Knox
141: No. 10 Luke Simcox vs. No. 16 Jack Consiglio
149: Nate Askew vs. No. 12 Aden Valencia
157: No. 27 Laird Root vs. No. 10 Daniel Cardenas
165: No. 16 Bryce Hepner vs. EJ Parco
174: Collin Carrigan vs. Collin Guffey
184: No. 15 Jake Dailey vs. No. 29 Abraham Wojcikiewicz
197: Robert Platt vs. No. 8 Angelo Posada
285: Jacob Levy vs. Brokton BorelliÂ
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