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.