FORT WAYNE, Ind. — No. 2 Lady Tiger wrestling started the NWCA National Duals with a 37-9 victory over No. 10 University of the Cumberlands tonight at the Fort Wayne Convention Center.
After a first-round bye, the win moves the Lady Tigers to the semifinals vs. No. 6 Emmanuel College on Friday morning at 9 a.m. ET. Fans can follow the National Duals via Track Wrestling.
Tonight, though, Campbellsville won eight of the 10 matches and earned three wins via pin and another three by the way of tech falls.
Cumberlands had an early lead after
McKenzie Bacich lost to No. 7 Maia Phanthadara, 8-5, at 101 lbs. No. 4
Charlotte Fowler stole the lead back for Campbellsville at 109 lbs. with a 10-0 tech fall over Jessica Rodriguez.
Cumberlands' Arelys Valles then pulled an upset at 116 lbs., as she defeated No. 2
McKayla Campbell via criteria, 14-14. But that was the last win the Patriots would pick up.
The Lady Tigers out-scored Cumberlands 33-2 in the final seven matches.
At 123, No. 7
Steffanie Hampton pinned Madison Angelito in 1:07, while
Grace Bullen made her Campbellsville debut at 130 lbs. She earned a pin in 1:43 over Izzy Valles giving CU a 16-6 dual lead.
At 136, No. 1
Kayla Miracle earned a forfeit victory, while No. 6
Alexia Foca and
Morgan Becker earned wins at 143 and 155. Foca picked up a 12-1 tech fall over Bridgette Duty, while Becker pinned Kylie Godinez in 4:16.
The Lady Tigers finished the dual with wins at 170 and 191. Fifth-ranked
Mariah Harris earned a 12-2 tech fall over Anna Naylor, while No. 4
Kaitlyn Hill picked up an 8-1 decision over Courteney Tompkins.
The victory over Cumberlands is the fourth of the season. The Patriots are scheduled to face Oklahoma City on Friday morning at 10:30.
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