MARQUETTE, Mich. - The Northern Michigan women's wrestling team returns to the mat this weekend to host duals against UW-Oshkosh. The excitement is building as the Wildcats will make their debut inside Vandament Arena on Sunday, February 2 at 2 p.m.
A free to attend event, fans are encouraged to come cheer on the 'Cats in their Vandament debut! For those that can't make it, the duals will be live streamed on FloWrestling.Â
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Sunday, February 2 - vs UW-Oshkosh at 2 p.m.
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Last Time Out
Northern had a stellar performance at the Alma College Open on January 19, earning four 1st place finishes and four more runner-up finishes.Â
Yu Sakamoto and
Sara Schroder each recorded a pair of tech fall wins in the quarterfinals and semifinals, facing off in the championship tilt against each other in the 117 weight class. Sakamoto finished on top, with Schroder finishing as runner-up.
Zhivanna Magdaleno earned a runner-up finish in the 124 weight class, while
Alissa Caltagirone took 1st at 145.
In the 160 weight class,
Sophia Bassino claimed 3rd place and
Ruby Joseph added a victory to her credit.
At 180,
Clarissa Wangen earned a decisive win and
Mickaela Keane finished in 2nd place.
The Wildcats found plenty of success at 207, with
Kailyn Garrett taking 1st,
Ozioma Ogu taking 2nd and Teni Ajayi taking 4th.
About the 'Cats
- Yu Sakamoto ranks 12th nationally in the 117 weight class by The Open Mat. She earned the world champion title at the U23 World Championships in Albania in October.
- Alissa Caltagirone is ranked 14th in the 145 weight class.
- Sophia Bassino slots in at 20th in the 160 weight class.
- NMU has ten regional top-5 finishes in its history, with Diana Dzasezava winning in 2023.
- The program has produced two All-Americans and 12 Scholar All-Americans over its three-year history.
