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NCAA Qualifier (2006) • ACC Champion (2006)
2006-07: Redshirt season • Posted an 0-4 record at the ACC/Big Ten Clash and Southern Scuffle before ending his season due to a shoulder injury.
2005-06: Went 24-15 as the Tar Heels' starter at 174 pounds • Captured his first ACC title and made his first appearance at the NCAA Championships • Was 13-7 in duals and 4-0 versus the ACC • Recorded four pins and a pair of major decision victories • Won the ACC championship at 174 with wins over Duke's Levi Craig (8-5) and Virginia's Mike Grogan (16-5 MD) • Was 0-2 at nationals • Also earned second-place finishes at the Carolina Open and the East Stroudsburg Open.
2004-05: Started for the Tar Heels at 174 pounds • Recorded two first place finishes - the Missouri Open and the Irwin-Carolina Open • Posted a third-place finish at ACC Championships • Tallied an overall record of 17-17 with one win by fall and two major decision wins • Was 2-3 in ACC duals.
Prep:Four-year letter winner at Blair Academy • National and state prep champion • Team went undefeated and was ranked No. 1 nationally for four years • Team captain at Blair.
Personal: Alex Jay Maciag is the son of John and Joanne Maciag • Born Sept. 15, 1986 • Has two brothers • Majoring in management and society at Carolina.
MACIAG'S CAREER RECORD
Year Overall Dual Falls
2004-05 17-17 3-10 1
2005-06 24-15 13-7 4
2006-07 0-4 0-2 0
Totals 41-36 16-19 5
