Burroughs Blasts NU Through UNCG and UNC

Lincoln - Jordan Burroughs claimed two technical falls en route to shattering the Nebraska single-season dual takedown record and leading the fourth-ranked Huskers to notable dual wins over UNC Greensboro (43- -1) and North Carolina (24-15) at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Saturday. Husker Head Coach Mark Manning picked up his 150th career dual victory, while NU moved to 17-2-1 on the season. NU is 9-0-1 in the last 10 duals, its longest unbeaten streak since notching the same mark to start the 1995-96 season. <?xml:namespace prefix="o" ns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office"?>

 

The highlight of the night went to Burroughs, though, as he broke NU’s single-season dual takedown record in impressive fashion. The Sicklerville, N.J., native entered the night six short of the record he set last season with 98. Burroughs reached the mark and surpassed it with 21 takedowns in 25-9 and 24-9 technical falls over UNCG’s Andrew Saunders and No. 20 Thomas Scotton of UNC, respectively. Burroughs has 114 takedowns in 18 dual appearances to go with his 27-0 record this season at 157 pounds.

 

Two other Huskers posted bonus-point victories against the Tar Heels, as Nebraska picked up its 22nd consecutive dual win over an Atlantic Coast Conference school. Stephen Dwyer claimed a 12-2 major decision against No. 17 Keegan Mueller, while Vince Jones posted five takedowns against Daneil Llamas for a 13-5 major decision.

 

Andy Pokorny started the dual with a 5-3 decision against Nick Shields, as Pokorny went 2-0 on the day at 125 pounds, while Craig Brester topped No. 17 Dennis Drury, 9-3 at 197 pounds. Matt Vacanti won by forfeit at 133 to round out NU’s points.

 

In the first dual of the night, the Huskers easily handled UNC Greensboro, racking up three pins and a technical fall en route to a 43 to -1 victory. Vacanti, Brester and Andy Johnson recorded the falls, while Burroughs earned his first technical fall of the night.

 

Brester accomplished the task quickest, falling Jeremy Cannon in 52 seconds. Vacanti pinned Casey Boyle in 1:18 and Johnson earned a 2:49 pin against Brett Miller in his first dual appearance of the season.

 

Five other Huskers posted decisions to help NU win all nine contested weight classes. Pokorny started the contest with his first dual victory since Jan. 18, posting a 4-2 decision over Mitchell Johnson at 125 pounds, while Robert Sanders returned from a minor shoulder injury with a 7-3 victory over Ben Wilmore at 149 pounds.

 

Alex Ward moved to 3-0 in duals this season with an 8-6 win over Victor Hojilla at 165 and heavyweight Tucker Lane notched a 9-4 decision over Joe Sheffield. Jones earned an unusual victory at 184, claiming three escapes and a stalling point to go with a riding-time advantage for a 5-4 win, despite giving up two takedowns. Curtis Salazar won by forfeit at 141.

 

Nebraska finishes the dual season at home against Iowa State on Feb. 22. Wrestling is set to begin at 2 p.m. in the NU Coliseum. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Nebraska Ticket Office at (800) 8-BIGRED or online at Huskers.com.

 

No. 4 Nebraska 43, UNC Greensboro -1

Dean Smith Center, Chapel Hill, N.C.

Saturday, Feb. 14

 

Match Results

125 - Andy Pokorny (NU) by dec. over Mitchell Johnson (UNCG), 4-2

133 - Matt Vacanti (NU) by fall over Casey Boyle (UNCG), 1:18*

141 - Curtis Salazar (NU) by forfeit

149 - Robert Sanders (NU) by dec. over Ben Wilmore (UNCG), 7-3

157 - #3 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by tech. fall over Andrew Saunders (UNCG), 25-9

165 - Alex Ward (NU) by dec. over Victor Hojilla (UNCG), 8-6

174 - Andy Johnson (NU) by fall over Brett Miller (UNCG), 2:49

184 - #11 Vince Jones (NU) by dec. over Mikal McKee (UNCG), 5-4

197 - #2 Craig Brester (NU) by fall over Jeremy Cannon (UNCG), 0:52

285 - #19 Tucker Lane (NU) by dec. over Joe Sheffield (UNCG), 9-4

 

*-UNC Greensboro deducted one team point for unsportsmanlike conduct.

 

No. 4 Nebraska 24, North Carolina 15

Dean Smith Center, Chapel Hill, N.C.

Saturday, Feb. 14

 

Match Results

125 - Andy Pokorny (NU) by dec. over Nick Shields (UNC), 5-3

133 - Matt Vacanti (NU) by forfeit

141 - #20 Vincent Ramirez (UNC) by dec. over Curtis Salazar (NU), 10-3

149 - #15 Nick Stabile (UNC) by fall over Robert Sanders (NU), 2:47

157 - #3 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by tech. fall over #20 Thomas Scotton (UNC), 24-9

165 - #6 Stephen Dwyer (NU) by major dec. over #17 Keegan Mueller (UNC), 12-2

174 - Ben Fiacco (UNC) by dec. over Andy Johnson (NU), 3-2

184 - #11 Vince Jones (NU) by major dec. over Daniel Llamas (UNC), 13-5

197 - #2 Craig Brester (NU) by dec. over #17 Dennis Drury (UNC), 9-3

285 - Justin Dobies (UNC) by dec. over #19 Tucker Lane (NU), 3-2