RALEIGH — The North Carolina State Wolfpack showcased their determination and skill en route to a convincing 22-13 victory over Pittsburgh at Reynold Coliseum on January 24, 2025. The event drew a crowd of 2933 fans. The Wolfpack seized control in this important conference battle.

Early Wolfpack Momentum

The action began at 125 pounds where Vince Robinson (North Carolina State) earned a decision (6-2) to give the home team an early lead at North Carolina State 3, Pittsburgh 0. At 133 pounds, Kai Orine (North Carolina State) secured a technical fall in 5:39 (17-0), extending the home team's advantage at North Carolina State 8, Pittsburgh 0. At 141 pounds, Anthony Santaniello (Pittsburgh) secured a decision victory (9-5), narrowing the gap at North Carolina State 8, Pittsburgh 3.

Key Middle Bouts

The momentum firmly shifted to Wolfpack beginning at 149 pounds, as the home team put together a crucial streak of 3 consecutive victories. At 149 pounds, Koy Buesgens earned a decision, followed by Ed Scott with a decision at 157 pounds, and at 165 pounds, Derek Fields capped the run with a major decision, pushing the score to North Carolina State 18, Pittsburgh 3.

Sealing the Victory

at 184 pounds, Reece Heller (Pittsburgh) prevailed by decision (6-2), followed by Mac Stout at 197 pounds who secured a major decision (13-4), The team victory was mathematically secured at 285 pounds when Isaac Trumble secured a major decision (10-1), making the final score North Carolina State 22, Pittsburgh 13.

Takedown Statistics

In the takedown battle, North Carolina State led with a 10 takedown advantage. Overall, North Carolina State finished with 15 takedowns to Pittsburgh's 5. Derek Fields (North Carolina State) led all wrestlers with 4 takedowns, followed by Kai Orine (North Carolina State) with 3 takedowns and Vince Robinson (North Carolina State) with 2 takedowns.

Bout-by-Bout Analysis