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Wrestling suffers narrow 27-18 defeat to GVSU in duals

MARQUETTE, Mich. - The Northern Michigan women's wrestling team was in action on Saturday night, matching up with Grand Valley State at Vandament Arena. The Wildcats fell 27-18, wrapping up the season at an even 4-4 in duals. 

The first dual took place at 145, with GVSU's Emily Medford defeating Samatha Chaon by fall at 1:39 to give GVSU a 5-0 lead.

Northern answered with a win from Sophia Bassino at 160, also claiming a victory by fall at 4:56 to even the score at 5's. Bassino trailed 6-0 entering the second round, but turned it around and got the crowd on their feet with a monster takedown leading to the fall to seal it. 

The Lakers responded with victory at 180. Sabrina Nauss defeated Mickaela Keane, again by fall, at 0:54. The score was 10-5 GVSU.

A high-intensity battle ensued at 207, with GVSU's Aaliya Grandbery taking down Kailyn Garrett by fall in the final seconds at 5:44. The Lakers led 15-5. 

NMU's Bryn Sandhu made the score 15-10 with a win by forfeit at 110. 

At 117, Yu Sakamoto got the best of her opponent with a 13-2 tech fall win in 2:29. That win lessened the gap to 16-14 in favor of the Lakers. 

Grand Valley was able to widen the gap with back-to-back wins by fall at 124 and 131. Kiley Tabolo defeated  Zhivanna Magdaleno at 3:58 and Aspen Blasko bested Sharon Leon at 0:46 to make it 26-14 GVSU. 

In the final bout of the night, Northern ended with a win from Alissa Caltagirone, who earned a 12-1 triumph by tech fall (2:35) to make the final score 27-18.

One exhibition took place at 160, with Ruby Joseph falling to Claire Agostini by tech fall 10-0 in 0:59. 


Up Next
The Green and Gold will now take an extra week to prepare for the NCWCC Northwest Regional V Qualifier, taking place on February 22 at Adrian College. 
 
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Players Mentioned

Alissa Caltagirone

Alissa Caltagirone

Sophomore
Kailyn Garrett

Kailyn Garrett

Redshirt Sophomore
Ruby Joseph

Ruby Joseph

Redshirt Sophomore
Mickaela Keane

Mickaela Keane

Sophomore
Sharon Leon

Sharon Leon

Senior
Zhivanna Magdaleno

Zhivanna Magdaleno

Junior
Bryn Sandhu

Bryn Sandhu

5' 2"
Redshirt Junior
Sophia Bassino

Sophia Bassino

Freshman
Yu Sakamoto

Yu Sakamoto

Redshirt Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Alissa Caltagirone

Alissa Caltagirone

Sophomore
Kailyn Garrett

Kailyn Garrett

Redshirt Sophomore
Ruby Joseph

Ruby Joseph

Redshirt Sophomore
Mickaela Keane

Mickaela Keane

Sophomore
Sharon Leon

Sharon Leon

Senior
Zhivanna Magdaleno

Zhivanna Magdaleno

Junior
Bryn Sandhu

Bryn Sandhu

5' 2"
Redshirt Junior
Sophia Bassino

Sophia Bassino

Freshman
Yu Sakamoto

Yu Sakamoto

Redshirt Sophomore