Saturday's match will mark the final home dual for Carolina seniors David Dashiell, Spencer Nadolsky, Bobby Shaw and Evan Sola. All four Tar Heels earned All-ACC honors and a spot on the ACC Academic Honor Roll during their careers.
Sola (9-3) is currently ranked 11th at 133 pounds, while Nadolsky (17-6) is rated as the nation's No. 10 heavyweight. Junior Keegan Mueller is ranked No. 15 at 165 and leads the Tar Heels with a 21-6 record.
UNC junior Drew Forshey is the reigning ACC Wrestler of the Week and sports a 13-7 mark at 125 pounds.
Friday's meeting will mark the ACC opener for Virginia. The Cavaliers are led by 133-pounder Eric Albright, who is ranked No. 12, and Rocco Caponi, who is No. 18 at 184.
The Hokies are making their second trip to Chapel Hill since joining the ACC. Steve Ratley leads the squad with a 21-11 record at 174, while Steve Borja is 18-6 at 184.
Carolina is back in action at Duke Tuesday, Jan. 30.
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