Virginia Tech's 9th ranked 133-pounder, Sam Latona, just pulled off the biggest win of his season. The 16-4 All-American took out Cornell's #3 Vito Arujau in a rematch of this season's Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational semifinals.

In Arujau and Latona's first meeting, Vito used a first-period feet-to-back move to put the contest out of reach. He ultimately won the bout 6-1. In the rematch, Latona worked for a high crotch in the opening period which ended up being enough for a 3-2 decision.

Sam Latona's first-period takedown against Vito Arujau

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Latona is in his first season at 133 lbs after competing at 125 lbs for the previous three years. His victory over Arujau announces him as a serious contender for a top spot on the NCAA podium in March.