CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The West Liberty University women's wrestling team opened competition Friday at the NWCA National Duals inside the UNI-Dome, squaring off against a pair of nationally ranked opponents in No. 7 Colorado Mesa and No. 18 Gannon.
Championship Round 1: No. 7 Colorado Mesa 37, West Liberty 8
West Liberty faced a deep and experienced Colorado Mesa lineup in the opening round, with the Mavericks using bonus-point victories throughout the lineup to secure a 37-8 decision.
The Hilltoppers picked up two wins in the dual, both coming in the middle weights. Cassia Zammit earned a technical fall at 131 pounds, scoring a 14-3 win over Hania Halverson, while Skyelar Smith followed with a hard-fought 4-3 decision against Delarie Juarez at 138 pounds.
Colorado Mesa countered with multiple technical falls and three pins, pulling away late to clinch the dual.
Consolation Round 1: No. 18 Gannon 32, West Liberty 12
West Liberty responded with an improved showing in the consolation bracket but ultimately fell 32-12 to Gannon.
The Hilltoppers opened strong as Sydney Chambers collected a forfeit at 103 pounds, and Jeulenea Khang added a highlight victory at 110 with a pin at the 4:18 mark against Angelina Hargate.
Gannon answered with bonus-point wins across the lineup, including three technical falls and a pin, to secure the dual victory.
West Liberty will continue action at the NWCA National Duals on Saturday morning, taking on Fort Hays State at 9 a.m. inside the UNI-Dome.
Colorado Mesa University defeated West Liberty 37-8
103 - Kinlee Brandley (Colorado Mesa University) over Sydney Chambers (West Liberty) TF 10-0
110 - Adriana Gomez (Colorado Mesa University) over Jeulenea Khang (West Liberty) TF 11-0
117 - Sophia Cornish (Colorado Mesa University) over Trinity Howard (West Liberty) TF 15-4
124 - Lorianna Piestewa (Colorado Mesa University) over Sienna Van balen (West Liberty) TF 10-0
131 - Cassia Zammit (West Liberty) over Hania Halverson (Colorado Mesa University) TF 14-3
138 - Skyelar Smith (West Liberty) over Delarie Juarez (Colorado Mesa University) Dec 4-3
145 - Gretchen Donally (Colorado Mesa University) over Grace O`korn (West Liberty) TF 10-0
160 - Celina Cooke (Colorado Mesa University) over Makyah Newlun (West Liberty) Fall 5:46
180 - Maggie Smith (Colorado Mesa University) over Janiya Brogan (West Liberty) Fall 1:07
207 - Jayleen Sekona (Colorado Mesa University) over Jamie Shapton (West Liberty) Fall 2:39
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Gannon University defeated West Liberty 32-12
103 - Sydney Chambers (West Liberty) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
110 - Jeulenea Khang (West Liberty) over Angelina Hargate (Gannon University) Fall 4:18
117 - Kennedy Perez (Gannon University) over Nila Bland (West Liberty) Fall 2:32
124 - Hannah Mccarley (Gannon University) over Sienna Van balen (West Liberty) TF 10-0
131 - Jaylene Martinez (Gannon University) over Bailey Emery (West Liberty) TF 12-2
138 - Lili Ujfalvi (Gannon University) over Skyelar Smith (West Liberty) Dec 6-1
145 - Leyna Rumpler (Gannon University) over Grace O`korn (West Liberty) TF 10-0
160 - Rose Cassioppi (Gannon University) over Savannah Bramhall (West Liberty) TF 10-0
180 - Isabella Phillips (Gannon University) over Janiya Brogan (West Liberty) TF 11-0
207 - Kamila Castro (Gannon University) over Jamie Shapton (West Liberty) TF 11-0
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