Life University Athletics

MARIETTA, Ga. – No. 11 Life University knocked off No. 6 Emmanuel on Senior Day 26-20. In total, the Running Eagles won six out of 10 matches, with four coming on technical falls.
 
"To get a team win on our first ever Senior Night is a great milestone for the team," Head Coach Ashley Sword said. "At the beginning of season we asked the ladies to each come up with a team goal. Without fail, every athlete stated that they wanted to bring home a team win on Senior Night. To be able to meet that goal is a great thing for the team. The team and the crowd continued to build each other up throughout the entire dual, and we fed off of that energy every moment. We are so proud, not only of the way the ladies wrestled, but to be able to honor our first ever senior class. We will miss them sorely after this year, but are excited to see them walk across the stage in June."
 
"Tonight was a visual for our girls that hard work produces success," Assistant Coach Christian Flavin said. "Effort will remain our focus and victories will take care of themselves. We still have a lot to work on before nationals, but this is definitely a confidence boost moving forward."
 
Before the dual got underway, seniors Nadine Fiege, Alanda Nguyen, Tyesha Topps and Destiny Robinson-Crawl were recognized as the first graduating class of the women's wrestling program.
 
In the 123-pound division, Jennifer Juarez won by pin fall.
 
In the 136-pound division Aysia Cortez won by technical fall.
 
Zoe Wight won the 155-pound match by technical fall.
 
Jordan Nelson won the 170-pound match by technical fall.
 
Stephanie Pantoja won the 191-pound division by technical fall.
 
Life U will be back in action on Saturday, Dec. 9 as they travel to Campbellsville, Ky. to compete in the NAIA Invitational.