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2/13/2004 12:00:00 AM | Wrestling
Feb. 13, 2004
The Duke University wrestling team hosts its first home meet of the season on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 7:00 p.m. against ACC foe Virginia. The Blue Devils are 6-6 on the year with a 2-0 mark in ACC action, while Virginia enters the day 7-4 overall and 1-0 in the ACC. The Cavaliers will also be in action at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday against N.C. State in a key ACC contest. Duke and N.C. State are currently tied atop the ACC standings.
The top matchup on Saturday could be at 165-lbs. where Duke's Michael Mitchell will square off against 14th-ranked Tim Foley. Mitchell enters the contest with a 20-5 record and 86 career wins, which ranks seventh all-time at Duke. Foley is 25-4 on the year.
Adam Benitez will be looking to win his seven consecutive match since rejoining the starting lineup, while freshman Christian Smith has a chance to move into the top-15 at Duke in single-season wins with a victory. Smith currently holds a 24-12 record at 125-lbs.
Saturday's Probable Matchups125- Christian Smith (24-12) vs. Brian Sticca (8-5) or Ryan Stewart (5-18) 133- Adam Benitez (18-10) vs. Steve Hromada (2-6) or Ryan Stewart (5-18) 141- Daniel Shvartsman (28-21) vs. #1 Scott Moore (38-0) 149- Andy Soliman (9-6) vs. Aaron Martin (13-16) 157- Brandon Foose (10-12) or Antwone Floyd (14-13) vs. Paul Bjorlo (24-16) or Paul Dunston (8-10) 165- Michael Mitchell (20-5) vs. #14 Tim Foley (25-4) 174- Levi Craig (15-17) vs. Michael Grogan (16-13) or Drew Michelotti (4-21) 184- Frank Cornely (16-12) vs. Michael Grogan (16-13) or Drew Michelotti (4-21) 197- Tim Marcantonio (8-7) vs. Scott Smith (7-14) or Kevin Collier (2-4) Hwt.- Roy Williams (3-12) vs. Andrew Leffler (9-20)