Wednesday, November 30
Raleigh, N.C.
7 p.m.
NC State
vs
Appalachian State
Top-25 Battle as #9 @PackWrestle Hosts #23 Appalachian State
11/29/2016 1:01:00 PM | Wrestling
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RALEIGH, N.C. - Returning to competition inside the newly renovated Reynolds Coliseum for the first time in 646 days, #9 NC State will host #23 Appalachian State Wednesday night at 7 p.m.
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Promotions
- First 100 fans will receive a mini replica 2016 ACC Championship banner
- First 500 fans will receive a Reynolds Coliseum Koozi
- 2016 ACC Championship team will be honored
Quick Takedowns
• For the fifth consecutive week to open the 2016-17 season, NC State is ranked #9 in the USA Today/NWCA Wrestling Coaches poll.
• With a 2-0 start in duals in 2016-17, NC State has won 25 of its last 26 duals dating back to the beginning of last season (23-1 last year).
• Last season, NC State was 9-1 against ranked opponents, 5-0 away from Raleigh.
• The Appalachian State dual marks the first time NC State will be competing in Reynolds Coliseum in 646 days (Feb. 22, 2015). Reynolds was closed last season, undergoing a $35 million renovation.
New Faces, New Places
NC State only graduated two seniors off of last year's squad that placed 11th at the NCAAs, but the dual lineup to start 2016-17 has seen a lot more changes. In the Pack's probable lineup for the Appalachian State dual, Kevin Jack (141) and Beau Donahue (149) are the only two starters from last year that are set to return to the same weight.
A trio of NCAA Qualifiers all changed weight classes in the offseason - Sean Fausz (133), Max Rohskopf (157) and Michael Boykin (285). The Pack has also added three grapplers who redshirted last season make their way into the current probable lineup - Sam Speno (149), Brian Hamann (165) and Michael Macchiavello (184).
In addition, a pair of true freshen broke into the lineup - Wade Cummings (125) and Nick Reenan (174). Finally, Malik McDonald (197) and Mike Kosoy (285) were both backups in their weight classes last year.
Pack in the Polls
About Appalachian State
Appalachian State is ranked #23 nationally for the second straight week. The Mountaineers are off to a 3-0 start this season, with two over those wins over ranked foes. This past Sunday, Appalachian State defeated #25 North Carolina, 18-16, in a bout that came down to the final match. They previously had defeated #15 Oregon State 25-15. The two wins against a pair of Power 5 schools are a program first since year-by-year results were first recorded in 1990-91.
PROBABLE LINEUPS
#9 NC State Wolfpack (2-0)
125: Fr. Wade Cummings (11-0)
133: #18 R-So. Sean Fausz (9-1)
141: #7 Jr. Kevin Jack (9-1)
149: R-Jr. Beau Donahue (9-2) -OR- R-Sr. Sam Speno (6-3)
157: #4 Sr. Max Rohskopf (2-0)
165: R-Jr. Brian Hamann (8-2)
174: Fr. Nick Reenan (6-3)
184: #17 R-Jr. Michael Macchiavello (6-0)
197: R-So. Malik McDonald (5-3)
285: R-Sr. Mike Kosoy (6-3) -OR- Jr. Michael Boykin (8-3)
#23 Appalachian State Mountaineers (3-0)
125: Sr. Vito Pasone (5-5)
133: Fr. Colby Smith (10-3)
141: So. Irvin Enriquez (5-7)
149: #15 So. Matt Zovistoski (8-3)
157: Fr. Gavin Londoff (6-5)
165: #19 Jr. Forrest Przybysz (9-4)
174: Jr. Marcus Johnson (5-5)
184: Jr. David Peters-Logue (7-4)
197: So. Randall Diabe (7-6)
285: #9 Sr. Denzel Dejournette (10-2)
Key Matchup
125: Wade Cummings vs. Vito Pasone
If the dual starts at 125, this freshman vs. senior bout might set the tone. Cummings early season performance, 11-0 with six bonus point wins, has allowed the Pack to bump up Sean Fausz to 133 pounds. Pasone went 17-11 last year, and finished runner-up at 133 pounds in the Southern Conference. Over the last two years in duals against the Wolfpack, Pasone scored a 14-2 major decision win last year and recorded a pin in 2015 - both at 133 pounds.
Series History Against Appalachian State
With series records dating back to 1957, the Pack is 25-9-1 all-time against the Mountaineers, including winning 24 of the last 26 duals between the two schools. Head coach Pat Popolizio is a perfect 3-0 while at NC State against the Mountaineers - winning in Raleigh 28-6 in 2014 and 29-12 in 2015, and 21-14 last year in Boone.
Last Year Against Appalachian State
With the two teams tied after the first eight bouts, the 13th-ranked NC State wrestling team won the final two matches of the night and came away with a 21-14 win at Appalachian State last season. Pete Renda earned a 13-3 major decision at 184 pounds, followed by Malik McDonald's 4-1 win at 197 pounds for the road win. The Pack won six of the 10 matches, with three bonus point wins.
Here are NC State's probables that wrestled at Appalachian State last year:
141: #1 Kevin Jack (NCSU) major dec. Mike Longo; 10-1
149: Matthew Zovistoski (ASU) dec. Beau Donahue; 10-5
165: #8 Max Rohskopf (NCSU) dec. Forrest Przybysz; 4-0
197: Malik McDonald (NCSU) dec. Randall Diabe; 4-1
* - Team Ranking according to USA Today/NWCA Division I Wrestling Coaches Poll
* - Individual Rankings according to FloWrestling
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RALEIGH, N.C. - Returning to competition inside the newly renovated Reynolds Coliseum for the first time in 646 days, #9 NC State will host #23 Appalachian State Wednesday night at 7 p.m.
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| #9 NC State (2-0) vs. #23 Appalachian St. (3-0) | |
| Date | Wednesday, Nov. 30 |
| Time | 7 p.m. |
| Location | Reynolds Coliseum |
| Live Stream | ACC Network Extra |
| Live Scoring | TrackWrestling.com |
| Social Media | @PackWrestle |
| Tickets | $7 adults, $5 youth |
Promotions
- First 100 fans will receive a mini replica 2016 ACC Championship banner
- First 500 fans will receive a Reynolds Coliseum Koozi
- 2016 ACC Championship team will be honored
Quick Takedowns
• For the fifth consecutive week to open the 2016-17 season, NC State is ranked #9 in the USA Today/NWCA Wrestling Coaches poll.
• With a 2-0 start in duals in 2016-17, NC State has won 25 of its last 26 duals dating back to the beginning of last season (23-1 last year).
• Last season, NC State was 9-1 against ranked opponents, 5-0 away from Raleigh.
• The Appalachian State dual marks the first time NC State will be competing in Reynolds Coliseum in 646 days (Feb. 22, 2015). Reynolds was closed last season, undergoing a $35 million renovation.
New Faces, New Places
NC State only graduated two seniors off of last year's squad that placed 11th at the NCAAs, but the dual lineup to start 2016-17 has seen a lot more changes. In the Pack's probable lineup for the Appalachian State dual, Kevin Jack (141) and Beau Donahue (149) are the only two starters from last year that are set to return to the same weight.
A trio of NCAA Qualifiers all changed weight classes in the offseason - Sean Fausz (133), Max Rohskopf (157) and Michael Boykin (285). The Pack has also added three grapplers who redshirted last season make their way into the current probable lineup - Sam Speno (149), Brian Hamann (165) and Michael Macchiavello (184).
In addition, a pair of true freshen broke into the lineup - Wade Cummings (125) and Nick Reenan (174). Finally, Malik McDonald (197) and Mike Kosoy (285) were both backups in their weight classes last year.
Pack in the Polls
| Wrestler | FloWrestling | AWN | OpenMat | TrackWrestling | InterMat | WIN |
| Sean Fausz | 18 | 14 | NR | 13 | NR | 14 |
| Kevin Jack | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| Sam Speno | NR | 16 | NR | 22 | 16 | 17 |
| Max Rohskopf | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Michael Macchiavello | 17 | NR | 18 | 17 | 18 | 14 |
About Appalachian State
Appalachian State is ranked #23 nationally for the second straight week. The Mountaineers are off to a 3-0 start this season, with two over those wins over ranked foes. This past Sunday, Appalachian State defeated #25 North Carolina, 18-16, in a bout that came down to the final match. They previously had defeated #15 Oregon State 25-15. The two wins against a pair of Power 5 schools are a program first since year-by-year results were first recorded in 1990-91.
PROBABLE LINEUPS
#9 NC State Wolfpack (2-0)
125: Fr. Wade Cummings (11-0)
133: #18 R-So. Sean Fausz (9-1)
141: #7 Jr. Kevin Jack (9-1)
149: R-Jr. Beau Donahue (9-2) -OR- R-Sr. Sam Speno (6-3)
157: #4 Sr. Max Rohskopf (2-0)
165: R-Jr. Brian Hamann (8-2)
174: Fr. Nick Reenan (6-3)
184: #17 R-Jr. Michael Macchiavello (6-0)
197: R-So. Malik McDonald (5-3)
285: R-Sr. Mike Kosoy (6-3) -OR- Jr. Michael Boykin (8-3)
#23 Appalachian State Mountaineers (3-0)
125: Sr. Vito Pasone (5-5)
133: Fr. Colby Smith (10-3)
141: So. Irvin Enriquez (5-7)
149: #15 So. Matt Zovistoski (8-3)
157: Fr. Gavin Londoff (6-5)
165: #19 Jr. Forrest Przybysz (9-4)
174: Jr. Marcus Johnson (5-5)
184: Jr. David Peters-Logue (7-4)
197: So. Randall Diabe (7-6)
285: #9 Sr. Denzel Dejournette (10-2)
Key Matchup
125: Wade Cummings vs. Vito Pasone
If the dual starts at 125, this freshman vs. senior bout might set the tone. Cummings early season performance, 11-0 with six bonus point wins, has allowed the Pack to bump up Sean Fausz to 133 pounds. Pasone went 17-11 last year, and finished runner-up at 133 pounds in the Southern Conference. Over the last two years in duals against the Wolfpack, Pasone scored a 14-2 major decision win last year and recorded a pin in 2015 - both at 133 pounds.
Series History Against Appalachian State
With series records dating back to 1957, the Pack is 25-9-1 all-time against the Mountaineers, including winning 24 of the last 26 duals between the two schools. Head coach Pat Popolizio is a perfect 3-0 while at NC State against the Mountaineers - winning in Raleigh 28-6 in 2014 and 29-12 in 2015, and 21-14 last year in Boone.
Last Year Against Appalachian State
With the two teams tied after the first eight bouts, the 13th-ranked NC State wrestling team won the final two matches of the night and came away with a 21-14 win at Appalachian State last season. Pete Renda earned a 13-3 major decision at 184 pounds, followed by Malik McDonald's 4-1 win at 197 pounds for the road win. The Pack won six of the 10 matches, with three bonus point wins.
Here are NC State's probables that wrestled at Appalachian State last year:
141: #1 Kevin Jack (NCSU) major dec. Mike Longo; 10-1
149: Matthew Zovistoski (ASU) dec. Beau Donahue; 10-5
165: #8 Max Rohskopf (NCSU) dec. Forrest Przybysz; 4-0
197: Malik McDonald (NCSU) dec. Randall Diabe; 4-1
* - Team Ranking according to USA Today/NWCA Division I Wrestling Coaches Poll
* - Individual Rankings according to FloWrestling
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