Results
HARROGATE, Tenn. (Nov. 12) – In their first-ever dual meet in program history, the Trojans posted a 33-5 win over Lincoln Memorial on Saturday after seven different wrestlers secured individual victories.
The University of Mount Olive women's wrestling team improve to 1-0 on the season in dual meets after opening the inaugural season last Saturday at the Trojan Open. Meanwhile, the Railsplitters drop to 0-1 on the season while competing in their first season in women's wrestling.
The event only featured two head-to-head matches between the sides while the Trojans registered six wins via forfeit. Lincoln Memorial was able to feature two individuals for competition at 116 and 143.
LMU sophomore Ashley Morris came out on top in the 116 weight class after winning by fall over freshman Jillian Timberlake to tally five points. At 143, fellow freshman Skyelar Smith outscored her opponent sophomore Stephanie Castro by a 6-2 decision to grab three points for her team.
The six forfeits resulted in five points per weight class, while a no contest was registered in the 109 and 136 weight classes.
The Trojans return to the mat on Wednesday, Nov. 16, when they host Montreat for a dual meet in Kornegay Arena, starting at 7 p.m.
Match Results
101: Cheyenne Lyle (UMO) wins by forfeit
109: No contest
116: Ashley Morris (LMU) def. Jillian Timberlake (UMO) by Fall (0:35)
123: Brooke Hermel (UMO) wins by forfeit
130: Isabel Rodriguez (UMO) wins by forfeit
136: No contest
143: Skyelar Smith (UMO) def. Stephanie Castro (LMU), 6-2 Decision
155: Isabella Kessey (UMO) wins by forfeit
170: Aleksandra Bieszczad (UMO) wins by forfeit
191: Lila Stratman (UMO) wins by forfeit
