NC State claimed the team title at the Reno Tournament of ChampionsRENO, NEV. -- Three NC State wrestlers claimed top honors in their weight class, and a total of seven reached the finals overall, as No. 6 NC State competed in the Reno Tournament of Champions on Sunday.
The Pack claimed tournament titles at 157 pounds (R-Fr. Hayden Hidlay), 184 (R-Sr. Pete Renda), and 197 (Michael Macchiavello). In addition, the Pack placed second at 125 (R-Jr. Sean Fausz), 133 (R-Fr. Tariq Wilson), 141 (Sr. Kevin Jack), and 149 (R-Sr. Beau Donahue).
In the finals at 157, Hidlay scored a 3-1 OT decision over No. 2 Joey LaVellee of Missouri. With the score tied 1-1 at the end of regulation, Hidlay scored the bout's lone takedown 35 seconds into extra time. Hidlay went 5-0 with three bonus point wins.
Renda cruised to the title at 184 pounds also going 5-0. After starting with a 16-1 tech fall, Renda pinned his next four opponents - all in the first period. Included was a pin in the title bout in 2:07 on Missouri's Canten Marriott.
The Pack's third title came at 197 by Macchiavello, as he finished a 5-0 day with a 16-4 major decision in the title bout.
NC State was well represented in the finals, as seven wrestlers advanced to the title bouts at their weights. In addition, three reached the third place bout and two more were in the fifth place match.
The Pack had 13 of its 15 wrestlers advance to the quarterfinals, starting the day out a combined 30-2 with 23 bonus point wins. From that group, 10 reached the semifinals.
The Pack took top team honors with 192 points.
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