WESTMINSTER, Md. — The Fairmont State University women's wrestling team competed at the Green Terror Quad Meet hosted by McDaniel College, earning the program's first-ever dual victory with a 23-21 win over Alvernia University. The Falcons also faced host McDaniel College, falling to the Green Terror, 34-15, and a 42-7 decision to Bethany College.
Fairmont State recorded victories in both duals against McDaniel and Alvernia from
Brooklyn McClure and
Maya Garcia. McClure earned wins by forfeit at 103 pounds against both opponents, while Garcia added a win by fall over McDaniel's Alize Franze in 2:48 at 138 pounds before earning another forfeit victory against Alvernia.
The Falcons picked up an additional win against McDaniel from
Shauna Anderson, who pinned Alanna Adams in 2:29 at 160 pounds. Against Alvernia,
Rylee Evans earned a pin over Daniella Nudel in 2:47 at 117 pounds, while
Kaylee Coleman secured a victory by forfeit at 131 pounds.
In the matchup with Bethany, McClure recorded Fairmont State's lone victory by fall at 103 pounds. Evans added a strong performance at 117 pounds, while Coleman competed at 131 pounds and Anderson battled at 160 pounds. However, Bethany claimed the remaining matches to secure the 42-7 dual victory.
Fairmont State will open Mountain East Conference competition on Wednesday, November 18 at Wheeling University. Start time is slated for 7:00 p.m.