Bristol, Tenn. — The University of Mount Olive women's wrestling team opened competition Friday at King University, facing a deep Tornado lineup that is ranked fifth in the entire nation as a team with over 5 individuals ranked in the top ten in their weight class. The Trojans picked up two wins by forfeit, while King capitalized with multiple falls and a major decision on its home mat.

King 46 – Mount Olive 12

·       103 – Lilian Prendergast (UMO) won by forfeit

·       110 – Aspen Cook (UMO) fell to #8 Avery Kibelbek (King) by fall

·       117 – Ahriana Scales (UMO) fell to Amelia Murphy (King) by fall

·       124 – #4 Virginia Foard (King) won by forfeit

·       131 – Bella Murillo (UMO) dropped a 10-0 major decision to #4 Virginia Foard (King)

·       138 – Kalyse Hill (UMO) fell to #8 Ruby Julien-Newsom (King) by fall (2:04)

·       145 – Savannah Chesney (UMO) fell to Kristyn Harr (King) by fall (0:45)

·       160 – Elaina Pollock (UMO) fell to #3 Stella Steigler (King) by fall (1:55)

·       180 – Journey Land (UMO) won by forfeit

·       207 – Sophia Marshall (UMO) fell to #1 Eliana Bommarito (King) by fall (0:10)

Mount Olive looks to return to the mat Sunday against strong competition again for the King Open.