Bluefield, WV — The Southern Virginia University women's wrestling team hit the road for a challenging tri-meet against three NCAA Division II opponents—Allen (SC), Bluefield State, and Newberry (SC). Despite facing higher-division talent, the Knights delivered a strong showing, highlighted by a dual win over Newberry and competitive efforts against both Allen and Bluefield State.

Southern Virginia picked up several standout performances, including undefeated days from Dazi Thatcher and Gracie Blake, who each earned three victories across the meet. Katie Ramsay also finished with three wins, including two by forfeit.

Dual 1: Southern Virginia 20 vs. Bluefield State 23

The Knights narrowly fell in a close battle, with key wins coming from Ramsay, Verburg, Blake, and Thatcher.

103: Katie Ramsay (SVU) def. BSC — Forfeit

117: Paige Altizer (BSC) def. SVU — Forfeit

124: Caitlyn Ash (BSC) def. Andrea Castro (SVU), Fall 0:53

131: Leigh-Anne Verburg (SVU) def. BSC — Forfeit

138: Emma Flanagan (BSC) def. Seani Casperson (SVU), Dec 14-8

145: Gracie Blake (SVU) def. BSC — Forfeit

145: Charniece McClarence (BSC) def. Blake (SVU), Fall 1:19

180: Dazi Thatcher (SVU) def. Megan Pendergrass (BSC), TF 10-0 (1:19)

Dual 2: Allen 33 vs. Southern Virginia 16

Facing a talented Allen squad, the Knights collected big wins from Blake and Thatcher while battling through several tough matchups.

103: Katie Ramsay (SVU) def. Allen — Forfeit

145: Gracie Blake (SVU) def. Rakiyah Young (Allen), Fall 0:34

180: Dazi Thatcher (SVU) def. Jayden Holmes (Allen), Fall 1:31

Dual 3: Southern Virginia 24 vs. Newberry 20 — Knights Earn the Win

Southern Virginia closed the day with an impressive team victory over Newberry, powered by dominant efforts from Blake, Kirkland, Dolt, and Thatcher.

103: Katie Ramsay (SVU) — Forfeit

145: Gracie Blake (SVU) def. Mia Proctor (NEW), Fall 1:10

160: Alexis Kirkland (SVU) def. Ava Hicks (NEW), Fall 1:14

180: Makenna Dolt (SVU) def. Gabrielle Cordes (NEW), TF 15-0 (1:12)

207: Dazi Thatcher (SVU) def. Irie Edwards (NEW), Fall 0:00

Standout Performers

Dazi Thatcher: 3–0 (TF, Fall, Fall)

Gracie Blake: 3–1 on the day, including two falls

Katie Ramsay: 3–0 with two forfeit victories

Makenna Dolt: Tech fall vs. Newberry

Alexis Kirkland: Clutch fall at 160 vs. Newberry

Facing exclusively Division II opponents, the Knights proved they can compete at a high level as they continue to build momentum early in the season.