CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. — Bolstered by a couple of first-place finishes by Kayla Miracle and Hannah Gladden, CU women's wrestling finished runner-up in their initial NAIA Invitational today in the Powell Athletic Center.

"The team wrestled well today," said coach Lee Miracle. "We are still only producing at about 70 percent. We have some wrestlers not wrestling to their potential yet or wrestlers not in the line up because of health or weight issues. When we start firing on all cylinders, we have the chance to do something special."

Miracle and Gladden combined for 50 team points as the Lady Tigers accumulated 181 ½ points, edging the University of Cumberlands by one point to secure second place overall. Oklahoma City, with three winners and four second-place finishers, won the team title in the nine-team field.

SCORING: Oklahoma City, 211 ½; Campbellsville 181 ½; University of the Cumberlands, 180 ½; Life University, 111; Missouri Baptist, 71; Missouri Valley, 70 ½; Lindenwood-Belleville, 25 ½; Lyon College, 21; Patriot Wrestling Club, 0.

Miracle said several wrestlers did very well today, led by Kayla Miracle and Hannah Gladden. It was Miracle's first WCWA competition of the year.

"She was extremely dominate and blew through the competition." Continued Miracle. "Gladden is coming along nicely in her development and is a true contender for a national championship this year. Rosemary Flores had a great tournament beating some tough competition on the way to the finals where she ran into Miracle. Michelle Organ wrestled well today placing third while defeating No. 2 ranked teammate Hanna Hall and losing by criteria to No 1 ranked Jessica Rottier in a great battle that ended 4-4."

"Koral Sugiyama, Kait Hill, and Rebecca Carson also placed third today. I've come to expect Sugiyama to perform but, Hill and Carson showed real improvement. It was fun to watch.

"Overall we had 15 wrestlers place. We have girls working on individual weaknesses so they can better themselves before we get to Nationals. These young ladies are focused on improving and have an end goal in mind. Although we go out to win every match, everything up until Nationals is just practice."

NAIA Invitational Results for Campbellsville University

NAIA 101 — Ruby Ariosa placed sixth with seven team points.
Quarterfinal - Ruby Ariosa (Campbellsville University) won by decision over Kara Payton (Life University) (Dec 7-4)
Semifinal - Sarah Allen (University of the Cumberlands) won by tech fall over Ruby Ariosa (Campbellsville University) (TF 10-0)
Cons. Semi - Anissa Rodriguez (Missouri Baptist University) won by decision over Ruby Ariosa (Campbellsville University) (Dec 6-5)
5th Place Match - Juliana Olivo (Lindenwood-Belleville) won by fall over Ruby Ariosa (Campbellsville University) (Fall 1:29)

NAIA 109 — Alexis Escamillia placed fifth with 13.50 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Lexie Escamilla (Campbellsville University) received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Jessica Rodriguez (University of the Cumberlands) won by fall over Lexie Escamilla (Campbellsville University) (Fall 0:49)
Cons. Round 2 - Lexie Escamilla (Campbellsville University) won by tech fall over Crystal DeLucio (University of the Cumberlands) (TF 10-0)
Cons. Round 3 - Lexie Escamilla (Campbellsville University) won by fall over Samantha Diaz (Missouri Baptist University) (Fall 1:41)
Cons. Semi - Arelys Valles (University of the Cumberlands) won by tech fall over Lexie Escamilla (Campbellsville University) (TF 14-4)
5th Place Match - Lexie Escamilla (Campbellsville University) won by fall over Jessica Rodriguez (University of the Cumberlands) (Fall 1:28)

 

NAIA 116 - Maria Ramos
Champ. Round 1 - Sidney Salinas (University of the Cumberlands) won by fall over Maria Ramos (Campbellsville University) (Fall 2:54)
Cons. Round 1 - Angeles Cabada (Oklahoma City University) won by fall over Maria Ramos (Campbellsville University) (Fall 2:20)

 

NAIA 116 — Kait Fitzpatrick placed is fifth and scored 11 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Kaitlin Fitzpatrick (Campbellsville University) won by decision over Makayla Bourbon (University of the Cumberlands) (Dec 8-0)
Quarterfinal - Kaitlin Fitzpatrick (Campbellsville University) won by decision over Christy Powell (Missouri Valley College) (Dec 2-2)
Semifinal - Shelby Morrison (Oklahoma City University) won by decision over Kaitlin Fitzpatrick (Campbellsville University) (Dec 16-11)
Cons. Semi - Alanda Nguyen (Life University) won by fall over Kaitlin Fitzpatrick (Campbellsville University) (Fall 0:37)
5th Place Match - Kaitlin Fitzpatrick (Campbellsville University) won by injury default over Sidney Salinas (University of the Cumberlands) (Inj. 0:00)

 

NAIA 116 — Grace Finley
Champ. Round 1 - Shelby Morrison (Oklahoma City University) won by fall over Grace Finley (Campbellsville University) (Fall 3:47)
Cons. Round 1 - Brie Grimes (Missouri Valley College) won by fall over Grace Finley (Campbellsville University) (Fall 4:34)

 

NAIA 123 — Shelby Hall placed fourth and scored 13.50 team points.
Quarterfinal - Taylor Rose (Life University) won by fall over Shelby Hall (Campbellsville University) (Fall 4:28)
Cons. Round 1 - Shelby Hall (Campbellsville University) won by fall over Morgan Huff (University of the Cumberlands) (Fall 1:50)
Cons. Semi - Shelby Hall (Campbellsville University) won by tech fall over Anna Poyner (Missouri Valley College) (TF 18-6)
3rd Place Match - Taylor Rose (Life University) won by fall over Shelby Hall (Campbellsville University) (Fall 2:06)

 

NAIA 123 — Erica Sotelo placed fifth and scored 9.50 team points.
Quarterfinal - Rachel Archer (Oklahoma City University) won by decision over Erica Sotelo (Campbellsville University) (Dec 6-4)
Cons. Round 1 - Erica Sotelo (Campbellsville University) won by decision over Ismileyna Valles (University of the Cumberlands) (Dec 4-4)
Cons. Semi - Taylor Rose (Life University) won by decision over Erica Sotelo (Campbellsville University) (Dec 12-7)
5th Place Match - Erica Sotelo (Campbellsville University) won by fall over Anna Poyner (Missouri Valley College) (Fall 2:25)

 

NAIA 130 — Makayla Bushman
Champ. Round 1 - Erika Mihalca (Missouri Baptist University) won by fall over Makayla Bushman (Campbellsville University) (Fall 1:03)
Cons. Round 1 - Makayla Bushman (Campbellsville University) received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 2 - Samantha Ouey-Gonzalez (Life University) won by fall over Makayla Bushman (Campbellsville University) (Fall 0:27)

 

NAIA 130 — Koral Sugiyama placed third and scored 18 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Koral Sugiyama (Campbellsville University) received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Koral Sugiyama (Campbellsville University) won by tech fall over Daniela Flores (Oklahoma City University) (TF 13-3)
Semifinal - Becka Leathers (Oklahoma City University) won by tech fall over Koral Sugiyama (Campbellsville University) (TF 10-0)
Cons. Semi - Koral Sugiyama (Campbellsville University) won by fall over Erika Mihalca (Missouri Baptist University) (Fall 2:35)
3rd Place Match - Koral Sugiyama (Campbellsville University) won by fall over Carla Ponce (Oklahoma City University) (Fall 3:33)

 

NAIA 136 — Kasey Kruczek
Champ. Round 1 - Rachel Young (Oklahoma City University) won by decision over Kasey Kruczek (Campbellsville University) (Dec 12-3)
Cons. Round 1 - Kasey Kruczek (Campbellsville University) received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 2 - Alyssa Batiste (Lyon College) won by fall over Kasey Kruczek (Campbellsville University) (Fall 4:32)

 

NAIA 136 — Steffanie Hampton placed is sixth and scored 9.50 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Steffanie Hampton (Campbellsville University) won by decision over Sarah Bollinger (Missouri Baptist University) (Dec 7-0)
Quarterfinal - Steffanie Hampton (Campbellsville University) won by tech fall over Hailey Huerta (Oklahoma City University) (TF 10-0)
Semifinal - Kayla Miracle (Campbellsville University) won by tech fall over Steffanie Hampton (Campbellsville University) (TF 10-0)
Cons. Semi - Heiley Garcia (Oklahoma City University) won by fall over Steffanie Hampton (Campbellsville University) (Fall 5:53)
5th Place Match - Alyssa Batiste (Lyon College) won by decision over Steffanie Hampton (Campbellsville University) (Dec 7-2)

 

NAIA 136 — Rosemary Flores placed second and scored 17 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Rosemary Flores (Campbellsville University) won by decision over Kristin Yamasaki (University of the Cumberlands) (Dec 6-0)
Quarterfinal - Rosemary Flores (Campbellsville University) won by fall over Zoe Wight (Life University) (Fall 0:27)
Semifinal - Rosemary Flores (Campbellsville University) won by decision over Rachel Young (Oklahoma City University) (Dec 8-4)
1st Place Match - Kayla Miracle (Campbellsville University) won by tech fall over Rosemary Flores (Campbellsville University) (TF 10-0)

 

NAIA 136 — Kayla Miracle placed first and scored 25 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Kayla Miracle (Campbellsville University) won by tech fall over Heiley Garcia (Oklahoma City University) (TF 10-0)
Quarterfinal - Kayla Miracle (Campbellsville University) won by tech fall over Alyssa Batiste (Lyon College) (TF 12-0)
Semifinal - Kayla Miracle (Campbellsville University) won by tech fall over Steffanie Hampton (Campbellsville University) (TF 10-0)
1st Place Match - Kayla Miracle (Campbellsville University) won by tech fall over Rosemary Flores (Campbellsville University) (TF 10-0)

 

NAIA 143 — Kara Cazeau
Champ. Round 1 - Mia Berrios (University of the Cumberlands) won by decision over Kara Cazeau (Campbellsville University) (Dec 7-3)
Cons. Round 1 - Kara Cazeau (Campbellsville University) received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 2 - Kassandra Castruita (Missouri Baptist University) won by tech fall over Kara Cazeau (Campbellsville University) (TF 10-0)

 

NAIA 143 — Courtney Gray placed fourth and scored 15 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Courtney Gray (Campbellsville University) received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Courtney Gray (Campbellsville University) won by tech fall over Kassandra Castruita (Missouri Baptist University) (TF 10-0)
Semifinal - Rachael Butler (Oklahoma City University) won by tech fall over Courtney Gray (Campbellsville University) (TF 14-4)
Cons. Semi - Courtney Gray (Campbellsville University) won by fall over Destiny Crawl (Life University) (Fall 2:07)
3rd Place Match - Margaret Douma (Oklahoma City University) won by fall over Courtney Gray (Campbellsville University) (Fall 1:16)

 

NAIA 143 — Hannah Gladden placed first and scored 25 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Hannah Gladden (Campbellsville University) won by tech fall over Cluadia Gallegos (Lindenwood-Belleville) (TF 11-0)
Quarterfinal - Hannah Gladden (Campbellsville University) won by tech fall over Destiny Crawl (Life University) (TF 10-0)
Semifinal - Hannah Gladden (Campbellsville University) won by tech fall over Margaret Douma (Oklahoma City University) (TF 10-0)
1st Place Match - Hannah Gladden (Campbellsville University) won by tech fall over Rachael Butler (Oklahoma City University) (TF 11-1)

 

NAIA 155 — Hanna Hall placed fifth and scored 16 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Hanna Hall (Campbellsville University) won by fall over Avery Sims (University of the Cumberlands) (Fall 1:20)
Quarterfinal - Yvonne Galindo (Oklahoma City University) won by decision over Hanna Hall (Campbellsville University) (Dec 6-2)
Cons. Round 2 - Hanna Hall (Campbellsville University) won by fall over Carla Garcia (Missouri Valley College) (Fall 0:34)
5th Place Match - Hanna Hall (Campbellsville University) won by tech fall over Alyssa Hernandez (Oklahoma City University) (TF 11-1)

 

NAIA 155 — Michelle Organ placed third and scored 16 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Michelle Organ (Campbellsville University) received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Michelle Organ (Campbellsville University) won by tech fall over Alyssa Hernandez (Oklahoma City University) (TF 11-1)
Semifinal - Jessika Rottier (University of the Cumberlands) won by decision over Michelle Organ (Campbellsville University) (Dec 4-4)
Cons. Semi - Michelle Organ (Campbellsville University) won by fall over () (Fall 1:42)
3rd Place Match - Michelle Organ (Campbellsville University) won by decision over Yvonne Galindo (Oklahoma City University) (Dec 19-10)

 

NAIA 170 — Kaitlyn Hill placed third and scored 17 team points.
Quarterfinal - Kaitlyn Hill (Campbellsville University) won by tech fall over Kaitlan Reburn (Life University) (TF 10-0)
Semifinal - Clarc Walker (University of the Cumberlands) won by fall over Kaitlyn Hill (Campbellsville University) (Fall 3:00)
Cons. Semi - Kaitlyn Hill (Campbellsville University) won by fall over Jocelyn Tabion (Missouri Valley College) (Fall 1:44)
3rd Place Match - Kaitlyn Hill (Campbellsville University) won by fall over Jaclyn Fields (Life University) (Fall 2:05)

 

NAIA 191 — Rebecca Carson placed third and scored 15 team points.
Quarterfinal - Jacky Quinones (Oklahoma City University) won by decision over Rebecca Carson (Campbellsville University) (Dec 8-4)
Cons. Round 1 - Rebecca Carson (Campbellsville University) received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Semi - Rebecca Carson (Campbellsville University) won by fall over Krystal Roberson (University of the Cumberlands) (Fall 1:06)
3rd Place Match - Rebecca Carson (Campbellsville University) won by fall over Jacky Quinones (Oklahoma City University) (Fall 1:32)

"The tournament ran very smoothly," said Miracle. "Mark Durham out of Indiana was our tournament director and he is regarded as the best in the Midwest. He provided incredible expertise to allow us to run the tournament smoothly through Track Wrestling and to stream the action live.

"Kasey Ricketts acted as the assistant tournament director and did a fantastic job enabling me to focus on coaching the 23 athletes CU had entered into the tournament. The Information Technology, Security, Maintenance, and Oscar Vaughn all really stepped up and helped out after hours on their own time to make this tournament run smoothly."

The Lady Tigers will be back on the mat December 17-19 at the USAW Open in Las Vegas, N.M.

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