Virginia Tech wins ACC wrestling title

No. 6 Hokies beat Duke to claim regular-season championship

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The No. 6 Virginia Tech wrestling team defeated Duke to win the ACC regular-season title outright for the first time in five years. The Hokies claimed the championship in front of their home crowd at Cassell Coliseum on Friday night.

Why it matters

Virginia Tech's wrestling program is one of the most successful in the ACC, and this title win continues their dominance in the conference. The Hokies have established themselves as a national powerhouse in the sport, and this latest championship further cements their status.

The details

Virginia Tech's victory over Duke secured the ACC regular-season wrestling title for the Hokies. This marks the first time in five years that Virginia Tech has won the championship outright. The Hokies have been a consistent force in the conference, and this latest triumph comes in front of their home crowd at Cassell Coliseum.

  • The match took place on Friday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Virginia Tech Hokies

The No. 6 ranked wrestling team from Virginia Tech University, a consistent powerhouse in the ACC.

Duke Blue Devils

The wrestling team from Duke University, who faced off against Virginia Tech in the match.

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The takeaway

Virginia Tech's wrestling program continues to be one of the elite teams in the ACC, as evidenced by their regular-season title win. The Hokies' dominance in the conference further solidifies their status as a national powerhouse in the sport.