Oct. 22, 2008

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - North Carolina seniors Justin Dobies and Keegan Mueller each claimed a spot in the nation's top 20 when Amateur Wrestling News released its preseason individual rankings in its more recent issue. Dobies is rated the No. 10 heavyweight, while Mueller checks in at No. 17 among 165-pounders.

Both Dobies and Mueller qualified for the 2008 NCAA Championships and will anchor a veteran UNC team this season, which returns nine starters. Dobies was 32-8 a year ago, while Mueller was 28-6.

The Tar Heels open the 2008-09 season at the NC State Open Nov. 8.