BLACKSBURG, Va. – Virginia Tech secured its second consecutive ACC Wrestling Championship title on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Cassell Coliseum, marking the program’s sixth overall conference crown. A record-breaking crowd of 4,692 fans witnessed the Hokies dominate the competition, accumulating 106 points to claim victory. The win similarly secures automatic qualification for the 2026 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, set to take place March 19-21 in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Hokies, who were also the 2026 ACC Regular-Season Dual Meet Champions, showcased their strength by placing eight wrestlers in the finals and ultimately winning five individual championships. This impressive performance underscores Virginia Tech’s growing prominence in collegiate wrestling and solidifies head coach Tony Robie’s leadership. The attendance figure surpassed the previous championship record of 3,834 set at the 2023 NC State championship, continuing a five-year trend of drawing over 3,000 fans to the ACC Wrestling Championships.
Hokies Dominate on Home Turf
Virginia Tech’s success was fueled by individual brilliance, highlighted by freshman Aaron Seidel’s exceptional performance at 133 pounds. Seidel earned the title of Most Outstanding Wrestler after securing two dominant technical falls – a 17-2 victory over Pitt’s No. 25 Evan Tallmadge and an 18-3 win against Stanford’s No. 8 Tyler Knox. Eddie Ventresca (125 pounds) and NC State’s Matty Singleton (174 pounds) both repeated as ACC champions, adding to the Hokies and Wolfpack’s combined total of seven individual titles.
𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑻𝑰𝑻𝑳𝑬 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝒀𝑺 𝑰𝑵 𝑩𝑳𝑨𝑪𝑲𝑺𝑩𝑩𝑼𝑹𝑮 🏆
Hokies travel back-to-back! Our House. Our Conference.#ALLINALLTHETIME #Hokies 🦃 pic.twitter.com/OjCSRAqaGB— Virginia Tech Wrestling (@HokiesWrestling) March 9, 2026
Other champions included Stanford’s Jack Consiglio (141 pounds) and Daniel Cardenas (157 pounds), as well as North Carolina’s Bryce Hepner (165 pounds). The championship matches were closely contested, with four of the ten bouts extending into extra periods, including a sudden victory finish at 184 pounds and three tiebreaker rounds at 125, 149, and 174 pounds.
Final Team Standings
The final team standings reflected Virginia Tech’s dominance:
- Virginia Tech – 106.0 points
- Stanford – 84.0 points
- NC State – 57.0 points
- North Carolina – 53.0 points
- Pitt – 37.0 points
- Virginia – 21.5 points
- Duke – 2.0 points
Key Championship Results
Here’s a look at the championship match results:
- 125 lbs: Eddie Ventresca (VT) def. Nico Provo (STAN) 2-1 (TB-1)
- 133 lbs: Aaron Seidel (VT) tech fall Tyler Knox (STAN) 18-3 (6:06)
- 141 lbs: Jack Consiglio (STAN) def. Luke Simcox (UNC) 4-3
- 149 lbs: Collin Gaj (VT) def. Koy Buesgens (NCSU) 2-1 (TB-1)
- 157 lbs: Daniel Cardenas (STAN) def. Ethen Miller (VT) 5-2
- 165 lbs: Bryce Hepner (UNC) def. Mac Church (VT) 2-0
- 174 lbs: Matty Singleton (NCSU) def. Sergio Desiante (VT) 5-3 (TB-1)
- 184 lbs: Jaden Bullock (VT) def. Jake Dailey (UNC) 4-1 (SV-1)
- 197 lbs: Sonny Sasso (VT) major decision Angelo Posado (STAN) 12-2
- 285 lbs: Isaac Trumble (NCSU) major decision Dayton Pitzer (PITT) 9-0
With 39 automatic bids to the NCAA Championships secured, the ACC now shifts its focus to Cleveland, Ohio, where these wrestlers will compete for national titles. The success of Virginia Tech and the competitive spirit displayed throughout the championship suggest a promising future for ACC wrestling.
The Hokies’ performance underscores their commitment to excellence and sets a high standard for the upcoming NCAA Championships. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if Virginia Tech can carry this momentum onto the national stage.
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