CORVALLIS, Ore. – The No. 5-ranked Southern Oregon University Women’s Wrestling team had a tremendous weekend on the mats. The team was named the Under Armour Team of the Week for Jan. 15 – 21, the Cascade Collegiate Conference announced Sunday.
The Raiders had a big Sunday on the mat, taking a 42-4 victory from No. 9-ranked Vanguard University and another 28-14 win against NCAA Dll Simon Fraser University. The reigning National Champions now currently hold a 8-3 overall record on the season.
The starting squad didn't drop a single match against the Lions, getting pins from Marissa Kurtz (116), Bella Amaro (143) and Shenita Lawson (170), and technical falls from Emma Baertlein (109) and Carolina Moreno (130). Karly Scott (101) and Desinee Lopez (136) both defeated higher-ranked opponents – Scott by 4-3 decision over No. 8 Abbeygael Cabuag and Lopez by 5-5 decision in tiebreaker criteria over No. 8 Piper Hall.
Against Simon Fraser, Moreno and Amaro won by fall and Baertlein, Davis and Lawson scored technical falls.
Next up, SOU Women’s Wrestling competes Saturday at the Indiana Tech Open.