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PREVIEW: Wrestling takes on Grand Valley State at home

MARQUETTE, Mich. - The Northern Michigan women's wrestling team is back at home this weekend to host duals against Grand Valley State. The action will take place in Vandament Arena on Saturday, February 8, at 6 p.m.

A free to attend event, fans are encouraged to come cheer on the Green and Gold. For those that can't make it, the duals will be live streamed on FloWrestling. 


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Follow @nmu_wrestling on Instagram for updates leading up to and after the event.

Saturday, February 8 - vs. Grand Valley State at 6 p.m.
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Last Time Out
Last Sunday was NMU's Vandament Arena debut, as they defeated the UW-Oshkosh Titans 30-17 for its fourth dual win of the season. 

Northern's victories came from Mickaela Keane (180) by fall at 2:26, Kailyn Garrett (207) bt fall at 3:30, Yu Sakamoto (117) by tech fall at 1:17, and from Samantha Chaon (138), Alissa Caltagirone (145), and Sophia Bassino (160) by forfeit. 


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 13th in the 145 weight class.
  • Sophia Bassino slots in at 19th in the 160 weight class.
  • Kailyn Garrett ranks 20th at 207.
  • 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.
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Players Mentioned

Alissa Caltagirone

Alissa Caltagirone

Sophomore
Samantha Chaon

Samantha Chaon

Sophomore
Kailyn Garrett

Kailyn Garrett

Redshirt Sophomore
Mickaela Keane

Mickaela Keane

Sophomore
Sophia Bassino

Sophia Bassino

Freshman
Yu Sakamoto

Yu Sakamoto

Redshirt Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Alissa Caltagirone

Alissa Caltagirone

Sophomore
Samantha Chaon

Samantha Chaon

Sophomore
Kailyn Garrett

Kailyn Garrett

Redshirt Sophomore
Mickaela Keane

Mickaela Keane

Sophomore
Sophia Bassino

Sophia Bassino

Freshman
Yu Sakamoto

Yu Sakamoto

Redshirt Sophomore