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Hawkeyes Pick Up 4 Ranked Wins, Finish Undefeated in 2024-25 Duals
The top-ranked University of Iowa women’s wrestling team dominated at the Journeymen College Duals, picking up ranked wins against No. 12 Lock Haven, No. 15 Sacred Heart, No. 19 Elmira College and No. 6 Presbyterian.
ALBANY, N.Y. — The top-ranked University of Iowa women’s wrestling team dominated at the Journeymen College Duals, picking up ranked wins against No. 12 Lock Haven, No. 15 Sacred Heart, No. 19 Elmira College and No. 6 Presbyterian at The Washington Street Armory on Saturday afternoon. Iowa improved to 19-0 in dual competition this season. 
The Hawkeyes opened the day with a, 39-6, win over Lock Haven. Third-ranked Sterling Dias started the dual by pinning Summer Batts in 56 seconds at 103 pounds. Second-ranked Ava Bayless accepted a forfeit at 110, while top-ranked Brianna Gonzalez earned an 11-0 win over Jayleah at 117 pounds. At 124, seventh-ranked Cali Leng secured a 10-0 tech fall against Bella Devito. Tenth-ranked Emily Frost defeated Lily Sherer, 4-2, at 131, and sixth-ranked Cadence Diduch followed by accepting a forfeit at 138 pounds. Ella Schmit made her return to the mat and pinned Paige Jackson in 1:49 at 145 pounds. Sixth-ranked Naomi Simon and fifth-ranked Alivia White each earned tech falls at 180 and 207 pounds, respectively, to close the dual. 
Iowa then defeated Sacred Heart, 37-6. Top-ranked Rianne Murphy made her return to the mat and pinned Ahsia Torres in 35 seconds at 103 pounds. Emilie and Brianna Gonzalez followed at 110 and 117 pounds, respectively, each earning 10-0 tech. falls. At 124, Leng held on for a 4-3 victory over Ally Fitzgerald. Emmily Patneaud, Diduch and Schmit each secured tech. falls for the Hawkeyes in the next three weight classes. Simon picked up a top-five win at 180 pounds, pinning fifth-ranked Madison Sandquist in 1:11. At 207, White finished the dual with a pin over Madeline Hodges in 38 seconds.
The Hawkeyes then matched up with No. 19 Elmira College, winning, … more at … https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2025/01/25/hawkeyes-pick-up-4-ranked-wins-finish-undefeated-in-duals
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Women’s Wrestling Earns Dramatic Win at Otterbein
The Blue Streaks defeated Otterbein in the Cardinals’ home debut
WESTERVILLE – Tuesday night’s showdown proved to be about as close as it gets between John Carroll Women’s Wrestling and Otterbein University.  It was a rematch from earlier in the season between the two new programs, as the Cardinals barely eked out a 25-24 win on December 14. In Westerville, during the first-ever home match for Otterbein’s team, the Blue Streaks flipped the script.
In a mirror of the first bout, the Blue Streaks emerged victorious with a 25-24 win. 
Results
Otterbein burst out of the gates with three straight forfeits, and set the score at 20-0 thanks to a first-period pin at 124 pounds. Knowing that one more loss could be too much to overcome, John Carroll got to work.
Riley Duffey was the one to stem the tide, picking up a crucial fall in just over two minutes at 131. Sumayyah Kemp followed it up with a similarly vital victory via pin at 138.
Thanks to three straight forfeit wins, the Blue Streaks retook the lead, 25-20. … more at … https://jcusports.com/news/2025/1/28/womens-wrestling-earns-dramatic-win-at-otterbein.aspx
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Presby Puts on a Show in New York with Three Wins over Top-20 Opponents
ALBANY, N.Y. – Plucking the victory away from #15 Sacred Heart, #19 Elmira, and #12 Lock Haven all within the span of three hours, the sixth-ranked Presbyterian College women’s wrestling team earned second-place at the NYS Journeymen Duals on Saturday afternoon. Bumping up their win count to 13 (and with seven of those W’s over nationally-ranked challengers), the only so-called “blemish” on PC’s weekend was a narrow defeat at the hands of #1 Iowa.
Other than that slight setback, the Scotsmen can hang their heads high after assembling 99 combined points in the three previous duals where they bested SHU 33-15, Elmira 40-7, and LHU 26-17. After starting off the month of January with a 5^th-place mark at the NWCA National Duals … more at … https://gobluehose.com/news/2025/1/25/womens-wrestling-presby-puts-on-a-show-in-new-york-with-three-wins-over-top-20-opponents.aspx
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Warriors Three-Peat at PA State Women’s Collegiate Championships
EAST STROUDSBURG – For the third consecutive season, the East Stroudsburg University women’s wrestling team won the Pennsylvania State Collegiate Championship, compiling 94 team points with seven champions, three runner-up performances and 18 total top-six placements on Sunday at Koehler Fieldhouse.  
Winning state championships for the Warriors were Olivia Klein (103), Emily Klein (110), Olivia Palmer (117), Waverly KaneLong (124), Zoe Gress (131), Selina Moore (145) and Tiffani Baublitz (160). Olivia Klein earned a share for Most Outstanding Wrestling with Gannon’s Lili Ujfalvi.  
Earning second-place finishes for ESU were Alanna Barberio (110), Angelina Hiller (145) and Ruth Ansah (138). Joining those 10 Warriors on the podium were … more at … https://esuwarriors.com/news/2025/1/26/womens-wrestling-warriors-three-peat-at-pa-state-womens-collegiate-championships.aspx
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High School Girls Impress At 2025 Warrior Open
Six high school girls placed in the elite division at the Warrior Women’s Open, including three finalists and two champions.
High school girls continue to prove that the next generation has arrived. Three preps reached the Warrior Women’s Open finals in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with two winning titles.  Below is a breakdown of the high schoolers who placed in the Maximus (elite) division with their place, high school, and national high school ranking. 
Jaclyn Bouzakis, SO — 1st at 103 — Wyoming Seminary (Pa.), #2 at 105
Champ. Round 1 – Jaclyn Bouzakis over Jordan Epstein (Huntingdon) (TF 10-0)
Quarterfinal – Jaclyn Bouzakis over Riley Banyas (Campbellsville) (TF 10-0)
Semifinal – Jaclyn Bouzakis over Maddie Nieuwenhuis (TF 10-0)
1st Place Match – Jaclyn Bouzakis won by decision over Olivia Shore (Otterbein) (Dec 12-4)
Bouzakis defeated fellow high schooler Maddie Nieuwenhuis in the semis before downing 2022 NCWWC (NCAA) champion Olivia Shore, 12-4, in the finals. 
Morgan Turner, JR — 1st at 110 — Lockport HS (Ill.), #1 at 105
Champ. Round 1 – Morgan Turner over Tashayla West (Brewton Parker) (Inj. 0:33)
Champ. Round 2 – Morgan Turner … more at … https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/13577757-high-school-girls-impress-at-2025-warrior-open

February 1, 2025 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | ncaa, sports, wrestling