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Cornely ends career at NCAAs
By Matt Becker | March 21, 2005Frank Cornely’s goal from the beginning of the season was to become an All-American.
Frank Cornely’s goal from the beginning of the season was to become an All-American.
GREENSBORO — Frank Cornely proved once again that he knows how to be a champion.
On a night that was supposed to belong to seniors Daniel Ewing and Reggie Love, junior J.J. Redick stole the show.
After winning the ACC regular season title last season, Duke struggled throughout its 2004-2005 campaign on the way to a 9-5 overall record and a 2-3 mark in the conference, good for fourth place.
Pins and a missed opportunity were the downfall for the Duke wrestling team against N.C. State (8-8, 3-3 in the ACC) Wednesday night.
Last year it took a dramatic comeback from a 14-0 deficit for Duke wrestling to defeat Virginia.
Another week, another loss to a North Carolina school for the Duke wrestling team.
With his team already down 14-0 to North Carolina Tuesday night, Duke’s Antwone Floyd scored a quick takedown on Chris Ramos.
Though any sporting event that pits Duke against North Carolina is traditionally considered a rivalry, in wrestling the matchup is more like a feud between a younger and older brother.
Shelden Williams scored on put-backs and created his own shot, notching a double-double by the halftime break. Virginia Tech doubled teamed Williams in the second half, allowing J.J.