On the final day of the NCAA Wrestling Championships held in Philadelphia, Pa., Hall won by major decision to place third. Read more Hall Places Third to Finish WVU Career at the NCAA Championships.
Hall Advances to Third Place Match
To begin the day, Hall took on Terrell Barraclough (No.4 seed) of Utah Valley. Both wrestlers put up a tough fight, although Hall came out victorious with a takedown in the second period, bringing the score to 3-1.
In the third period, with less than 20 seconds remaining, Barraclough was in the lead 5-4. Despite being behind with only seconds remaining, Hall fought hard and ultimately scored his second takedown to secure the victory. This win advanced Hall to participate in the third-place match.
Hall Secures Third Place
Nebraska’s Christopher Minto (No. 12 seed) would be Hall’s competition for the bronze medal on the line. Hall took charge of the match and dominated Minto, securing the victory with a major decision of 13-5.
READ MORE: Hall Becomes Third Mountaineer to Earn 3 Career All-American Honors
Making History
Hall’s third-place achievement is the highest finish by any Mountaineer since 2015, when Zeke Moisey placed second at 125.
Greg Jones currently holds the title for the first all-time wrestler in WVU history to hold 17 career victories – although Peyton Hall tied that record today.
Team Stats
The WVU Wrestling Team finished in a tie for 18th place with 21 total points. West Virginia placed 17th in last year’s championship. These back-to-back top 20 championship placements mark the first time this has occurred since 2004-05.
Hall Places Third to Finish WVU Career at the NCAA Championships
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