North Carolina @ Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh edged North Carolina in Pittsburgh, PA on February 7, 2025, with the dual officially recorded as a Pittsburgh victory at 16-16. The meet came down to two bonus-point bouts that decided the outcome in a tightly contested ACC matchup.

At 149 pounds Lachlan McNeil delivered a major decision for North Carolina, beating Finn Solomon 9-1 and earning four team points. McNeil’s dominance in that match kept the Tar Heels within striking distance and gave UNC a critical surge of bonus scoring that kept the dual extremely close.

The pivotal moment came at 197 pounds when Mac Stout answered with his own major decision, downing Cade Lautt 11-2 and also picking up four team points for Pittsburgh. Stout’s big win matched North Carolina’s bonus output and proved decisive as Pittsburgh was awarded the dual victory despite the 16-16 final score.

With just two bonus-point bouts separating the teams, the meet highlighted how major decisions can swing a dual. Both teams left with a clear picture of how tight ACC duals can be, and this one will be remembered for those two bonus performances that ultimately decided the result.