Kiser left Virginia in 2017 as one of the greatest linebackers and players in program history, winning the Campbell Trophy and being named first-team All-ACC twice.
The abrupt end to the season couldn’t have come at a worse time for Virginia, as the Cavaliers were picking up quite a bit of momentum.
After facing four of the nation’s top 10 teams in conference dual meets, Virginia came into the ACC Tournament primed and ready to compete.
Virginia bounced back from the losing streak with a big win over Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
The Panthers (8-3, 2-1 ACC) came into this meet as a heavy favorite over the Cavaliers (7-5, 0-3 ACC) who have yet to win an ACC dual.
The Cavaliers were huge underdogs against the Hokies, and came into the match having lost nine of their last ten duals against Virginia Tech.
In its conference opener, Virginia traveled to Raleigh, N.C. to play No. 5 NC State. The Cavaliers (7-3, 0-1 ACC) fell 28-9 to the Wolfpack (11-0 1-0 ACC) in a tough loss.
Overall, three Cavalier wrestlers finished the weekend undefeated: No. 9 197 lbs. junior Jay Aiello, No. 18 133 lbs. junior Louie Hayes, and 149 lbs. junior Michael Murphy.
No. 24 Virginia looked dominant this weekend, cruising past Southern Virginia and Maryland in the Cavalier Duals before placing in the Southeast Open.
Coach Bronco Mendenhall announced Tuesday that he is signing two graduate transfers who will immediately play for the Cavaliers in the fall.
