CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The #7 Presbyterian College women's wrestling squad submitted their name to a 16-team tournament on Friday afternoon that entailed major star power on all fronts, going 2-1 at the NWCA National Duals and beating a couple of top-20 opponents to do it.
PC hammered #17 Wisconsin-Stevens Points early on (35-9) before facing a brief but competitive setback against fifth-ranked McKendree in the next round (24-20). Their third match of the day saw a return to form versus #16 Sacred Heart (32-12), granting the Blue Hose their seventh dual win of the season.
A tough feat considering a standard dual is a mere 10 matches, Presby has now surpassed the 30-point mark in four different duals since December, staying alive in the tournament for its final day tomorrow.
The Scotsmen have guaranteed themselves two more meetings on Saturday, with a fifth-place finish being the best possible outcome. They'll tangle with #11 Wartburg at 11:30 AM eastern time for a shot at that top five standing.
NOTABLES
- Head coach
Brian Vutianitis' lineup remains astoundingly deep, with six nationally-ranked grapplers all competing on Friday and putting up fruitful results.
- 110-pounder
Chloe Dearwester has all but confirmed a high spot in the next NWCA poll as a freshman, collecting two techincal's and another 3:50 pin which moves her personal record to 18-0.
- Second-year All-American
Cassia Zammit has yet to cool off after being selected as NWCA Southeast Region Wrestler of the Month in December, moving to 16-2 personally after assuming 35 victories last winter.
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Carina Giangeruso and
May Cuyler stay stride-for-stride with Dearwester in terms of personal records as rookies, advancing to 17-1 and 17-2 respectively as Presbyterian dominated both the Pointers and the Pioneers.
- When calculating the combined records of Cuyler (the 160-lb. champion at the Midlands Championships just before New Year's), Zammit, Giangeruso, and Dearwester, the final tally comes out to: 68-5.
RESULTS
#7 PRESBYTERIAN def. #17 WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT, 35-9
103 – Chiara Barbieri (PC) def. Kelly Enriquez (WSP) by TF, 13-2
Presbyterian Leads, 4-1
110 – Chloe Dearwester (PC) def. Alexis Winecke (WSP) by TF, 12-0
Presbyterian Leads, 8-1
117 – Charlee Shuler (PC) def. Allison Hunter (WSP) by Dec., 11-6
Presbyterian Leads, 11-2
124 – Alyssa Mahan (PC) def. Amelia Adams (WSP) by TF, 14-3
Presbyterian Leads, 15-3
131 – Cassia Zammit (PC) def. Cera Philson (WSP) by TF, 13-0
Presbyterian Leads, 19-3
138 – Carina Giangeruso (PC) def. Brooke Schuenemann (WSP) by TF, 10-0
Presbyterian Leads, 23-3
145 – Paige Wehrmeister (PC) def. Cadie Percy (WSP) by TF, 10-0
Presbyterian Leads, 27-3
160 – Maddie Kubicki (PC) def. Kara Kuge (WSP) by Fall, 0:18
Presbyterian Leads, 32-3
180 – Tabitha Breitrick (WSP) def.
Henlee Haynes (PC) by Fall, 3:41
Presbyterian Leads, 32-8
207 – Ella Beam (PC) def. Jade Herzer (WSP) by Dec., 7-4
Presbyterian Wins, 35-9
#5 McKENDREE def. #7 PRESBYTERIAN, 24-20
103 – Gabriele Tedesco (McKendree) def.
Chiara Barbieri (PC) by Fall, 0:56
McKendree Leads, 5-0
110 – Chloe Dearwester (PC) def.
Samantha Miller (McKendree) by Fall, 3:50
Team Score Tied, 5-5
117 – Norah Swaim (McKendree) def.
Charlee Shuler (PC) by TF, 11-0
McKendree Leads, 9-5
124 – Shelby Moore (McKendree) def.
Alyssa Mahan (PC) by Dec., 8-8
McKendree Leads, 12-6
131 – Alexandra Szkotnicki (McKendree) def.
Cassia Zammit (PC) by TF, 10-0
McKendree Leads, 16-6
138 – Carina Giangeruso (PC) def. Alexis Gomez (McKendree) by TF, 10-0
McKendree Leads, 16-10
145 – Maddie Kubicki (PC) def. Lillian Freitas (McKendree) by Fall, 2:36
McKendree Leads, 16-15
160 – May Cuyler (PC) def. Lydia Krauss (McKendree) by Fall, 1:49
Presbyterian Leads, 20-16
180 – Kaylynn Albrecht (McKendree) def.
Kascidy Garren (PC) by TF, 10-0
Team Score Tied, 20-20
207 – Tristan Kelly (McKendree) def.
Ella Beam (PC) by TF, 11-0
McKendree Wins, 24-20
#7 PRESBYTERIAN def. #16 SACRED HEART, 32-12
103 – Chiara Barbieri (PC) def. Ahsia Torres (SH) by TF, 14-4
Presbyterian Leads, 4-1
110 – Chloe Dearwester (PC) def. Lauren Nguyen (SH) by TF, 10-0
Presbyterian Leads, 8-1
117 – Nohea Moniz (SH) def.
Charlee Shuler (PC) by Fall, 1:37
Presbyterian Leads, 8-6
124 – Alyssa Mahan (PC) def. Alexandra Fitzgerald (SH) by Dec., 8-2
Presbyterian Leads, 11-7
131 – Cassia Zammit (PC) def. Elleahna Anderson (SH) by Dec., 14-6
Presbyterian Leads, 14-8
138 – Carina Giangeruso (PC) def. Madison Canales (SH) by TF, 10-0
Presbyterian Leads, 18-8
145 – Paige Wehrmeister (PC) def. Tayla Tildsley (SH) by TF, 10-0
Presbyterian Leads, 22-8
160 – Maddie Kubicki (PC) def. Love Daley (SH) by Fall, 2:49
Presbyterian Leads, 27-8
180 – Madison Sandquist (SH) def.
Kascidy Garren (PC) by TF, 10-0
Presbyterian Leads, 27-12
207 – Maria Aiono (PC) def. Madeline Hodges (SH) by Fall, 1:23
Presbyterian Wins, 32-12
