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BLACKSBURG – The 12-ranked Virginia Tech wrestling team earned an important victory over Northern Iowa at the Moss Arts Center on Friday, downing the Panthers 19-15.

The match started at 149 pounds, where UNI quickly jumped up 6-0 on the Hokies after the first two weight classes. Freshman David McFadden put Tech on the board after a dominate 11-5 performance, taking down eighth-ranked Cooper Moore for the first win of the night.

Zack Zavatsky continued his win streak, picking up the first bonus victory of the night, a 13-2 major decision. With a career record of 0-3 against #15 Blaize Cabell, third-ranked Ty Walz won a crucial match over his foe, a 5-2 decision to cut the Hokies’ defecit to 12-10 with three weights left.

Junior Joey Dance, looking for a bonus victory, recorded takedown after takedown before notching a fall in the third period to put Tech ahead for the first time Friday night. After UNI picked up a win at 133 pounds, the Hokies led 16-15 with just one weight left. Solomon Chishko wrestled smart, picking up an 8-2 decision to close the night with three points for Tech and a 19-15 victory.

The Hokies will be back in action tomorrow, opening ACC play against #15 North Carolina at the Moss Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased for $10 ahead of time at vthoki.es/moss or at the door for $15.

RESULTS:
#12 Virginia Tech Hokies 19, Northern Iowa Panthers 15
125 - Joey Dance (Virginia Tech) over Leighton Gaul (UNI), Fall
133 - Josh Alber (UNI) over Dennis Gustafson (Virginia Tech), 8-3
141 - Solomon Chishko (Virginia Tech) over Jake Koethe (UNI), 8-2
149 – Trevor Jauch (UNI) over Sal Mastriani (Virginia Tech), Dec. 10-3
157 - Bryce Steiert (UNI) over Jake Spengler (Virginia Tech), Dec. 10-4
165 - David McFadden (Virginia Tech) over Cooper Moore (UNI), Dec. 11-5
174 - Kyle Lux (UNI) over David Bergida (Virginia Tech), Dec. 8-2
184 - Zack Zavatsky (Virginia Tech) over Drew Foster (UNI), MD 13-2
197 - Jared Bartel (UNI) over Austin Gabel (Virginia Tech), 3-2
285 - Ty Walz (Virginia Tech) over Blaize Cabell (UNI), Dec. 5-2

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