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    Virginia Tech downs Pitt

    PITTSBURGH -- The Virginia Tech wrestling team defeated the No. 17 Pittsburgh Panthers for the first time on the road in program history on Friday. The Hokies now hold a 2-11 all-time record against Pitt after the 28-7 victory.

    Moving to 12-2 overall, the Hokies sit solidly in second place in the ACC standings, separating themselves from Pitt and moving closer to next weekend's foe, NC State. No. 3 Zach Epperly came up huge with a fall over TeShane Campbell in 4:38 when the Hokies needed it most, following a reversed call that cost No. 11 David McFadden a victory.

    No. 10 Solomon Chishko and No. 14 Zack Zavatsky both had notable performances that helped the Hokies on to victory. The Pittsburgh natives came up with a decision over No. 5 Mikey Racciato and a major decision over Zach Bruce, respectively.

    Pittsburgh, last years' runner up at the ACC championship, will move to 9-4 (1-2 ACC) on the season. The Hokies hope to use their fourth consecutive win to their advantage as they move to take on Edinboro this Sunday at 1 PM.

    Dresser sounds off
    "We had some stars tonight but we were very tentative at some weights. Great night for Solomon Chishko and Zach Epperly!"

    Hokie highlights
    • The Hokies beat Pitt on the road for the first time in program history, only the second win over the Panthers ever • Ty Walz took his opponent into triple OT to remain undefeated on the season, sitting at 19-0
    • Zach Epperly picked up his second fall in 2016, the first coming against George Mason in early January

    Results:
    125: No. 3 Joey Dance dec. LJ Bentley, 7-3
    133: No. 19 Dom Forys maj. dec. Dennis Gustafson, 14-4
    141: No. 10 Solomon Chishko dec No. 5 Mikey Racciato, 6-0
    149: Sal Mastriani dec. Robert Lee, 6-1
    157: Jake Spengler dec. Nate Russell, 9-3
    165: Cody Wiercioch dec. No. 11 David McFadden, 7-6
    174: No. 3 Zach Epperly FALL TeShane Campbell 4:38
    184: No. 14 Zack Zavatsky maj. dec. Zach Bruce 11-3
    197: No. 7 Jared Haught dec. Nick Bonaccorsi 8-2
    HWT: No. 3 Ty Walz dec. Ryan Solomon 3-2 TB1

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