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Duke was left disappointed on the mats after its first weekend of team competition
Duke’s wrestling squad combines seasoned experience with new talent as the full team heads into competition for the first time this year.
Two key building blocks have qualified early in their careers to participate in the championships.
Duke lost 24-13 at the hands of visiting North Carolina.
Duke head coach Glen Lanham will view North Carolina as a rival for the first time, when Duke takes on the Tar Heels Tuesday evening in Card Gymnasium.
Duke took down Davidson and SIU Edwardsville at the Davidson Duals.
Until this weekend, Duke had never beaten Boston University.
Duke hopes to build on the momentum of its first solid win when it faces Boston University (5-3) at home Saturday afternoon.
The Blue Devils beat Appalachian State 24-15 at Card Gymnasium.
Duke will travel to wrestle VMI and No. 11 Virginia this weekend.
The Blue Devils beat Stevens Tech but lost to No. 13 Northwestern.
The Blue Devils’ two meets on the mat this weekend will be night and day.
With the exception of freshman Conner Hartmann’s third-place finish, last weekend was a losing weekend for Duke.
Duke freshman Conner Hartmann won the 197-pound title at the Hokie Open.
This Sunday at the Michigan State Open, the Blue Devils hope to build on their opening-weekend success and win matches against top-flight competition.
Before the Hokie Open, Duke head coach Glen Lanham believed that the Blue Devils would surprise.
The Blue Devils are doing things differently this season