University of North Carolina Athletics
2025-26 Wrestling Roster
Matthew Botello
- Weight:
- 133
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Hingham, Mass.
- High School:
- Wyoming Seminary
2025-26: Competed for the Tar Heels at 133 and 141 pounds during true freshman season at Carolina • Won 15 matches during rookie campaign • Made college debut at the Southeast Open (11/2), earning three bonus-point victories • Posted four-straight wins at the Mountaineer Open (11/23), winning the 133-pound title • Recorded four victories, including a first-period fall versus No. 22 Luke Willochell of Wyoming at Soldier Salute (1/3-1/4) • Made college dual debut for the Tar Heels at 141 pounds versus No. 14 Pitt (1/30) • Competed in Carolina's dual at No. 6 Virginia Tech (2/13) • Earned three victories to end the year at the Wildcat Open (2/22)
Prep/Personal: Matthew Botello is the son of Christopher and Linda Botello • Has four older siblings, all of which wrestled in college • Wrestled for three seasons at Wyoming Seminary under coach Cornell Robinson • A two-time prep national champion prior to arriving in Chapel Hill
Prep/Personal: Matthew Botello is the son of Christopher and Linda Botello • Has four older siblings, all of which wrestled in college • Wrestled for three seasons at Wyoming Seminary under coach Cornell Robinson • A two-time prep national champion prior to arriving in Chapel Hill
| Year | Overall | Dual | ACC | MD | TF | Fall |
| 25-26 | 15-5 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Career | 15-5 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
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