Jan. 7, 2000

HAMPTON, VA. - The University of North Carolina wrestling team earned its first dual meet win of the season with a 22-16 victory over the University of Virginia at the Virginia Duals in Hampton, Va. The Tar Heels bounced back to beat the Cavs after a 30-8 loss to No. 23 Pittsburgh in the first round of the two-day event.

In a close afternoon match, UNC prevailed over Virginia behind wins by Brad Byers (133), Jason Wilson (165), Corey Bell (174), Clint Osborn (197) and Matt Kenny (Hwt.). Wilson recorded his third win by fall of the season when he pinned Brian Muir at 5:00 and helped spark the Heels to victories in four of the final five bouts in the match.

Against Pittsburgh, freshmen Skyler Holman and Nick Richmond scored individual wins for the Tar Heels. Holman topped James Thornton 14-3 at 125 pounds to push his record on the season to 20-4, while Richmond defeated Fabian Sciullo 8-0 at 184.

UNC hosts NC State on Tuesday, Jan. 11, to open the Atlantic Coast Conference season.

Pittsburgh 30, North Carolina 8
125 -- Skyler Holman (UNC) d. James Thornton (Pitt), 14-3
133 -- Rob Loper (Pitt) d. Brad Byers (UNC), 8-2
141 -- Blaise Mucci (Pitt) d. Andrew Slack (UNC), F 2:42
149 -- Justin Giovinco (Pitt) d. Aaron Gilson (UNC), 7-5
157 -- Mike Ziska (Pitt) d. Dennis Landin (UNC), 12-3
165 -- Carl Fronhofer (Pitt) d. Jamie Groudle (UNC), 25-17
174 -- Nick Mengerink (Pitt) d. Corey Bell (UNC), 10-2
184 -- Nick Richmond (UNC) d. Fabian Sciullo (Pitt), 8-0
197 -- Dan Stine (Pitt) d. Clint Osborn (UNC), 7-4
Hwt. -- Matt Mueller (Pitt) d. Matt Kenny (UNC), 5-3

North Carolina 22, Virginia 16
125 -- Steve Garland (UVa) d. Skyler Holman (UNC), 5-1
133 -- Brad Byers (UNC) d. Dave Takseraas (UVa), 16-4
141 -- Toby MacDonald (UVa) d. Andrew Slack (UNC), 5-3
149 -- John Pozniak (UVa) d. Pat Cadwallader (UNC), 5-3
157 -- Don Carlo-Clauss (UVa) d. Jacques Stanislaus (UNC), 7-4
165 -- Jason Wilson (UNC) d. Brian Muir (UVa), F 5:00
174 -- Corey Bell (UNC) d. Stephen Mazzola (UVa), 7-6
184 -- Ryan McGrath (UVa) d. Nick Richmond (UNC), 11-3
197 -- Clint Osborn (UNC) d. Jimi Massey (UVa), forf.
Hwt. -- Matt Kenny (UNC) d. Ryan Painter (UVa.), 11-5