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Wrestling Begins Conference Play by Hosting Virginia
1/25/2024 10:00:00 AM | Wrestling
DURHAM – The Duke wrestling team (4-8) will host Virginia (5-2) on Friday, Jan. 26, in its 2023-24 ACC opener in Cameron Indoor Stadium. First bout is slated for 7 p.m. Friday's match will recognize Duke's centennial celebration, marking 100 years since Trinity College became Duke University.Â
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HOWÂ TOÂ FOLLOW
• Live scoring can be found on TrackWrestling or through GoDuke.com.
• Fans can also stream the action on ACC Network Extra with Chris Edwards and Nick Klos on the call.
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
• In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
• Prior to and during the match, Duke will be celebrating with free rally towels for all fans and opportunities to receive other free gear.
• The full schedule of spring events is below. The Centennial celebration will continue into the fall with dates being announced as final schedules become available -- Swimming & Diving (Jan. 26), Fencing (Feb. 10-11), Men's Tennis (Feb. 11), Women's Lacrosse (Feb. 24), Men's Lacrosse (March 1), Softball (March 2), Women's Tennis (March 3), Track & Field (April 11-13), Rowing (April 26-27) and Baseball (April 27). The men's and women's basketball programs also will recognize the 100 years of Duke in the early months of their 2024-25 seasons.Â
PREDICTED LINEUP
125: Logan Agin
133: Raymond Adams
141: Christian Colman
149: Jarred Papcsy
157: Logan Ferrero
165: Gaetano Console
174: David Hussey
184: Conor Becker
197: Kwasi Bonsu
285: Connor Barket
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A CLOSER LOOK AT THE SERIES
• Duke and Virginia will face each other for the 71st time in school history. The series dates back to 1929 with the Cavaliers holding a 62-7-2 advantage.Â
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• The last time Duke defeated Virginia was on Feb. 3, 2018 with a 19-16 victory in Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Cavaliers have won 16 out of the last 17 matches in the series.
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ACC Wrestler of the Week
• On Jan. 23, Connor Barket was named ACC Wrestler of The Week, after posting two victories in the same week against Gardner-Webb and Chattanooga.
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• The wrestler of the week honor for the Blue Devils was the first since Josh Finesilver earned the honor on Jan. 4, 2022.
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• Barket tallied his third tech fall of the season against Chattanooga's Kendrick Curtis. Barket showcased his dominance early and came away with the 18-2 victory. He also collected an efficient pin in the second period against  Gardner-Webb's Peyton McComas.
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NOTEABLES
• A native of Mount Gilead, Ohio., Conor Becker registered his first pin of the season and second of his career against Chattanooga's Logan Webster in the 184-pound bout. Becker went up early, 3-0, with a takedown 30 seconds into the match and sealed the win by a fall just over a minute later.Â
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• Freshman Sean O'Donnell recorded his first victory of the season with a 11-8 decision over Chattanooga's Dayne Dalrymple in an exhibition match.
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• Connor Barket has won five out of his last six dual matches with wins against Chattanooga, Gardner-Webb, Queens, The Citadel, and Davidson.
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• Barket and Gaetano Console, who are sophomores, own 13 and nine wins, respectively, on the season to surpass their freshman year totals. After combining for five wins together in 2022-23, the duo have 22 so far this season. Console has registered wins out of his last five dual matches.Â
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• Barket (13-11), Console (9-9) and senior Login Agin (9-10) lead the team in wins ahead of ACC play.
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• Graduate student Jarred Papcsy and sophomores  Barket and Console will serve as the team's captains for the 2023-24 campaign. The trio of Blue Devils were selected to serve as captains for the first time in their careers.
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To stay up to date with Blue Devils wrestling, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeWRES".
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HOWÂ TOÂ FOLLOW
• Live scoring can be found on TrackWrestling or through GoDuke.com.
• Fans can also stream the action on ACC Network Extra with Chris Edwards and Nick Klos on the call.
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
• In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
• Prior to and during the match, Duke will be celebrating with free rally towels for all fans and opportunities to receive other free gear.
• The full schedule of spring events is below. The Centennial celebration will continue into the fall with dates being announced as final schedules become available -- Swimming & Diving (Jan. 26), Fencing (Feb. 10-11), Men's Tennis (Feb. 11), Women's Lacrosse (Feb. 24), Men's Lacrosse (March 1), Softball (March 2), Women's Tennis (March 3), Track & Field (April 11-13), Rowing (April 26-27) and Baseball (April 27). The men's and women's basketball programs also will recognize the 100 years of Duke in the early months of their 2024-25 seasons.Â
PREDICTED LINEUP
125: Logan Agin
133: Raymond Adams
141: Christian Colman
149: Jarred Papcsy
157: Logan Ferrero
165: Gaetano Console
174: David Hussey
184: Conor Becker
197: Kwasi Bonsu
285: Connor Barket
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A CLOSER LOOK AT THE SERIES
• Duke and Virginia will face each other for the 71st time in school history. The series dates back to 1929 with the Cavaliers holding a 62-7-2 advantage.Â
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• The last time Duke defeated Virginia was on Feb. 3, 2018 with a 19-16 victory in Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Cavaliers have won 16 out of the last 17 matches in the series.
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ACC Wrestler of the Week
• On Jan. 23, Connor Barket was named ACC Wrestler of The Week, after posting two victories in the same week against Gardner-Webb and Chattanooga.
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• The wrestler of the week honor for the Blue Devils was the first since Josh Finesilver earned the honor on Jan. 4, 2022.
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• Barket tallied his third tech fall of the season against Chattanooga's Kendrick Curtis. Barket showcased his dominance early and came away with the 18-2 victory. He also collected an efficient pin in the second period against  Gardner-Webb's Peyton McComas.
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NOTEABLES
• A native of Mount Gilead, Ohio., Conor Becker registered his first pin of the season and second of his career against Chattanooga's Logan Webster in the 184-pound bout. Becker went up early, 3-0, with a takedown 30 seconds into the match and sealed the win by a fall just over a minute later.Â
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• Freshman Sean O'Donnell recorded his first victory of the season with a 11-8 decision over Chattanooga's Dayne Dalrymple in an exhibition match.
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• Connor Barket has won five out of his last six dual matches with wins against Chattanooga, Gardner-Webb, Queens, The Citadel, and Davidson.
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• Barket and Gaetano Console, who are sophomores, own 13 and nine wins, respectively, on the season to surpass their freshman year totals. After combining for five wins together in 2022-23, the duo have 22 so far this season. Console has registered wins out of his last five dual matches.Â
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• Barket (13-11), Console (9-9) and senior Login Agin (9-10) lead the team in wins ahead of ACC play.
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• Graduate student Jarred Papcsy and sophomores  Barket and Console will serve as the team's captains for the 2023-24 campaign. The trio of Blue Devils were selected to serve as captains for the first time in their careers.
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To stay up to date with Blue Devils wrestling, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeWRES".
#GoDuke
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Players Mentioned
125/133
/ Wrestling
125
/ Wrestling
285
/ Wrestling
184
/ Wrestling
184/197
/ Wrestling
141
/ Wrestling
165/174
/ Wrestling
157
/ Wrestling
165/174
/ Wrestling
141
/ Wrestling
149
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