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Preseason #1 Hayden Hidlay Sets the Bar High
NC State will host Old Dominion on Friday at 7 PM in Reynolds Coliseum
RALEIGH, N.C. – High expectations are nothing new for R-Jr. Hayden Hidlay. He was a top-15 overall recruit out of Lewistown, Pa. when he committed to the Wolfpack.
After redshirting his first season on campus, Hidlay nabbed the No. 1 overall seed at 157 pounds at the 2018 NCAA Championships. That year he was an NCAA finalist, placing second with only one loss on the season. Last year, Hidlay repeated the All-American feat with his fourth place finish and also represented the U.S. on the U23 World Team in Romania. Now entering his third season in the Wolfpack lineup, those expectations have only grown. He is ranked No. 1 nationally at 157 pounds in all six college wrestling polls heading into his first weekend of action this weekend. Rest of the story at https://gopack.com/sports/wrestling

N.C. State Wrestling to Host Wrestle-Offs Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium
Action starts at 4 PM at the East Entrance of PNC Arena
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RALEIGH, N.C. – Wolfpack Wrestling fans will be able to get their first glimpse of the 2019-20 squad this weekend, as the Pack will host its annual Wrestle-Offs on Saturday prior to the NC State-Clemson football game. Action will start at 4 p.m., and the mat will be located at the East Entrance of the PNC Arena (which is the student gate for men’s basketball). Rest of the story at https://gopack.com/sports/wrestling

Devlin Takes First, Four from @PackWrestle with Podium Finishes
R-Jr. Kellen Devlin goes 3-0 at 133 pounds for first career title
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Four members of the NC State wrestling team finished with podium finishes in the first competition of the 2019-20 season, The Battle at The Citadel.
Highlighting the Wolfpack’s performance was R-Jr. Kellen Devlin taking top honors at 133 pounds, his first career tournament win. After an opening bye, Devlin scored back-to-back bonus points wins, a 17-1 tech fall then a first period pin in the semifinals. In the finals, he matched up against teammate R-Fr. Jarrett Trombley. Their battle went into OT, as Devlin scored a late reversal then added a ride out for the 3-2 win. Trombley placed second in his first tournament in a Red & White single. He started with a close 3-1 win, then scored a pin and 8-4 decision to advance to the finals. In addition to those podium finishes, a pair of Wolfpack wrestlers were third in their weight class: R-So. A.J. Leitten at 149 pounds and Fr. Chris Garrison at 184 pounds. Rest of the story at https://gopack.com/sports/wrestling

15 from the WolfPack to Wrestle Open Season at Battle at The Citadel
Semifinals & Finals to be streamed on SoCon Digital Network
RALEIGH, N.C. – A total of 15 members of the NC State wrestling team will open their 2019-20 season this weekend by competing in the Battle at The Citadel on Sunday. This is an open tournament, meaning those that plan on redshirting are able to compete. The semifinals and the finals will be streamed on the SoCon Digital Network. Live brackets will be available on FloWrestling. 133 and 149 pounds will send multiple entries as the Wolfpack looks to establish a starter in both weight classes before the home opener on Nov. 15. Along with NC State, Duke, Stanford, Old Dominion, The Citadel, American and Presbyterian will also be sending wrestlers to the double-elimination tournament. Rest of the story at https://gopack.com/sports/wrestling

N.C. WolfPack Wrestling Starts Season #10 in NWCA Coaches Poll
#10 Wolfpack hosts #25 ODU Friday, Nov. 15 in Reynolds
RALEIGH, N.C. – The NC State wrestling team was ranked No. 10 nationally in the preseason NWCA Division I Coaches Poll released today. Dating back over the last five seasons now, NC State has been ranked in the top-10 in the NWCA Division I Coaches Poll for 58 straight polls. Over the previous four seasons, the Pack has won 67 of its 75 duals (89.3 percent). That winning percentage sits fourth-best in the NCAA, and the 67 dual victories leads the nation (the next closest is 60). NC State will have seven duals this season against teams that are ranked in the preseason top-25.
The Wolfpack opens its 2019-20 home slate hosting #25 Old Dominion on Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. in Reynolds Coliseum. Rest of the story at https://gopack.com/sports/wrestling

November 13, 2019 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized