Michigan @ Duke

Michigan beat Duke 35-10 at Duke University in Durham, NC on November 22, 2024, cruising to a 25-point dual meet victory. The Wolverines piled up bonus points across multiple weight classes, turning what could have been a close scoring duel into a clear team margin.

A series of bonus wins highlighted Michigan’s performance. At 125 pounds Nolan Wertanen recorded a 17-2 technical fall, and at 197 Jacob Cardenas closed his bout with a dominant 15-0 technical fall, each worth five team points. The mid-card featured one of the decisive moments when Joseph Walker recorded a fall over Gaetano Console, delivering six team points and further widening Michigan’s lead. Duke’s best result came from Peter Chacon at 149, who earned an 8-0 major decision over Zar Walker to collect four points for the Blue Devils, but it wasn’t enough to shift momentum.

Ultimately Michigan’s accumulation of tech falls and a pin made the difference, turning individual bonus outcomes into a team-winning margin. The combination of five- and six-point victories left Duke trailing on the scoreboard even as they fought for escapes on the other mats. Final score 35-10 reflected Michigan’s ability to convert several matches into bonus-point wins and closed the night in Durham with a comfortable road triumph.