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Women's Wrestling Secures Pair of Wins in Mid-South Duals

02.08.25

MARIETTA, Ga. — The Life University women's wrestling team continued its dominant season with back-to-back victories over Campbellsville and the University of the Cumberlands on their home mat, showcasing strong performances across multiple weight classes.

Life U started the day with a commanding 34-13 victory over #9 Campbellsville. The Running Eagles set the tone early with Katherine Hernandez securing a forfeit win at 103 lbs. Diana Gonzalez followed up with an 11-0 tech fall at 110 lbs, while Salyna Shotwell added a 12-2 tech fall at 117 lbs. At 124 lbs, Estefany Garcia delivered a swift pin in just 1:25. Olivia Mottley was dominant in her match at 131 lbs, pushing the score all the way to 11-0 before getting caught on the wrong side of her opponent, falling in a pin. Zaynah McBryde responded with a dominant 11-1 tech fall at 138 lbs. Christina Jaen added to the lead with a victory due to injury at 145 lbs, and Latifah McBryde continued the momentum with a 13-0 tech fall at 160 lbs. Reka Busa secured a hard-fought 7-7 decision at 180 lbs before Life U dropped the final bout at 207 lbs.

The second match of the day saw Life U battle to a close 24-19 victory over the #5 University of the Cumberlands. After a tough start at 103 lbs, Diana Gonzalez quickly got the Running Eagles on the board with a pin at 110 lbs. Salyna Shotwell followed with a solid 5-0 decision at 117 lbs, but the Patriots responded with a tech fall at 124 lbs. Olivia Mottley edged out a 3-3 decision at 131 lbs, while Zaynah McBryde and Jamilah McBryde both dominated with 10-0 tech falls at 138 and 145 lbs, respectively. Despite a setback at 160 lbs, Reka Busa's forfeit win at 180 lbs was crucial as Life U dropped the final match at 207 lbs.

Up next, the Running Eagles will regroup and look to defend their MSC Tournament Title in three weeks at the end of the month. 

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