Virginia Tech Hokies wrestling captured the team title at the 2026 ACC Wrestling Championships on Sunday at Cassell Coliseum, scoring 106 points to secure the program’s latest conference crown.

Tony Robie named ACC Coach of the Year, Mekhi Lewis named ACC Wrestler of the Year.

"Finding some good after tragically losing my son," said Chris Nininger.

The Maroons had 3 placements in its inaugural event.

“We have goals and we’re trying to accomplish those goals and we have some unfinished business we’re trying to get to,” said Latona. “We want to accomplish those goals and we’re working everyday to get there.”One man who has been “there”? “He’s going to win a lot of matches. And when he can dominate guys, he’s going to dominate guys and that’s truly what we’re looking for. And that’s why we’re going to accomplish big things this year,” said Latona.

The eighth-ranked Hokies won eight matches over the Fighting Camels, including two bonus-point victories. MATCH HIGHLIGHTSMaking his dual debut, freshman Sam Hillegas won in convincing fashion, pinning his opponent Shannon Hanna in 4:17. The Pittsburgh product was a two-time Pennsylvania state champion before signing with the Hokies in November 2019. Sam Latona and Andy Smith won by decision in their dual debuts. Latona, a redshirt freshman, took a 5-3 decision while the freshman Smith won 12-7.