SOU’s Taitano Named NAIA Women’s Wrestler of the Week
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Julissa Taitano of Southern Oregon University has been named the NAIA National Women's Wrestler of the Week, the NAIA office announced Wednesday.
Taitano becomes the first honoree for the Cascade Collegiate Conference, which added women’s wrestling as a recognized sport this year.
National Wrestler of the Week
Julissa Taitano, Southern Oregon | 136-pound, So., San Jose, Calif.
- Taitano placed second individually at the Menlo Invitational last weekend
- Helped the Raiders beat top-ranked Menlo in the points race
- The Raiders finished second overall