January 9, 1999

HAMPTON, Va. - The University of North Carolina wrestling team rallied to win three consecutive matches at the Virginia Duals late Friday and Saturday, but were eliminated from championship round competition Saturday afternoon after a second loss to Cornell in two days.

Carolina dropped its opening match to Cornell Friday, 22-15, but rallied to defeat Edinboro Friday evening, 22-9. The Tar Heels then won their first two matches Saturday, 16-15 over Lock Haven and 22-18 over Boise State, before losing to Cornell a second time and being eliminated.

Championship round matches between Illinois and Michigan and Oregon State and Cornell were set for later Saturday night.

The Tar Heels finish their weekend action at the Virginia Duals with a 3-2 record. The Tar Heels resume their season Wed., Jan. 13 at N.C. State at 7:30 p.m.

Late Friday/Saturday Results:

UNC 22, Edinboro 9 
N.C. State 20, Tenessee 12 
Rider 41, George Mason 6 
Rider 27, Virginia 9 
Boise State 28, N.C. State 9 
Northern Iowa 24, Lehigh 13 
UNC 16, Lock Haven 15 
Illinois 20, Cornell 15 
Michigan 29, Oregon State 19 
UNC 22, Boise State 18 
Rider 22, Northern Iowa 16 
Cornell 19, UNC 15 
Oregon State 25, Rider 15