CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- The third-annual ACC/Big Ten Clash, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 15 at North Carolina's Eddie Smith Field House, will bring some of the nation's top wrestling talent to the Triangle. In all, 21 wresters ranked among the nation's top-20 in their respective weight classes.
Joining the host Tar Heels in the field will be NC State and Virginia from the ACC, as well as Illinois, Michigan State and Wisconsin of the Big Ten. Illinois is ranked No. 9 in the preseason InterMat rankings, while Wisconsin (No. 13) and Virginia (No. 23) also crack the top 25.
Each team will square off against the three teams from the opposing conference in a dual match.
