No. 6 Virginia Tech captures outright ACC regular-season wrestling title

The Hokies won six of 10 matches over Duke on Senior Night to claim their ninth conference championship under coach Tony Robie.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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For the first time since 2017, No. 6 Virginia Tech gained outright possession of the Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season wrestling title on Friday by defeating Duke 26-17 to finish an undefeated conference slate. The Hokies won six of 10 matches on Senior Night in Cassell Coliseum to give coach Tony Robie and company their ninth conference title since he took the helm in Blacksburg.

Why it matters

Virginia Tech's wrestling program has been a consistent powerhouse in the ACC, and this latest title further cements their status as one of the top teams in the conference. The Hokies' success on the mat has helped raise the profile of the sport in the region and provides a source of pride for the university and its fans.

The details

Aaron Seidel (ranked seventh nationally at 133 pounds) won by forfeit, and teammates Tom Crook (22nd at 141), Ethen Miller (16th at 157), Mac Church (33rd at 165), Jaden Bullock (30th at 184) and Sonny Sasso (11th at 197) beat the Blue Devils. The conference tournament is March 8 at Cassell Coliseum.

  • The Hokies won the ACC regular-season title on Friday, February 21, 2026.
  • The conference tournament is scheduled for March 8, 2026 at Cassell Coliseum.

The players

Virginia Tech

A Division I university located in Blacksburg, Virginia, known for its strong athletic programs, including a successful wrestling team that has won the ACC regular-season title nine times under head coach Tony Robie.

Tony Robie

The head coach of the Virginia Tech wrestling team, who has led the Hokies to nine ACC regular-season titles since taking over the program.

Aaron Seidel

A Virginia Tech wrestler ranked seventh nationally at 133 pounds, who won by forfeit against Duke.

Tom Crook

A Virginia Tech wrestler ranked 22nd nationally at 141 pounds, who defeated his Duke opponent.

Ethen Miller

A Virginia Tech wrestler ranked 16th nationally at 157 pounds, who defeated his Duke opponent.

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What’s next

The conference tournament is scheduled for March 8, 2026 at Cassell Coliseum, where the Hokies will look to continue their dominance and claim the ACC championship.

The takeaway

Virginia Tech's wrestling program has established itself as a consistent powerhouse in the ACC, and this latest regular-season title is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the coaches and student-athletes. The Hokies' success on the mat has helped raise the profile of the sport in the region and provides a source of pride for the university and its fans.