| Dustin Heist |
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As a Sophomore (2002-03): Competed in 20 events for the Tar Heels at 184 pounds ... Had an overall record of 16-11 ... Won the ACC title with an upset win over No. 17 Jake Stork (Maryland) 10-4 ... Also picked up Most Outstanding Wrestler honors at the ACC Tournament ... Fell to fourth-seeded Scott Barker (Missouri), 13-2, and Casey Kaputska (Ohio State), 3-2, at the NCAA Championships ... Went 10-5 in dual matches and 3-2 in the ACC ... Had two falls and two major decisions for the season ... Placed fifth at the Reno Tournament of Champions.
As a Freshman (2001-02): Transferred from Indiana University ... Wrestled in 12 events for the Tar Heels ... Ended the season with a 13-9 overall record and two pins ... Had third-place finishes at the ESU and Sharpie Opens ... Finished the year with four straight victories.
At Indiana (2000-01): Redshirted and did not compete for the Hoosiers.
Prep: Was a 2000 Pennsylvania State wrestling champion ... Also played football.
Personal: Dusty Wayne Heist was born May 23, 1981, in York, Pa. ... Son of Cathy and Bob Heist ... Majoring in political science and plans to attend law school.
| Heist's Career Record |
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| Year | Overall | Dual | Falls |
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| 2002-03 | 16-11 | 10-5 | 2 |
| 2001-02 | 13-9 | 5-3 | 1 |
| Totals | 29-20 | 15-8 | 3 |
