Mount Olive, N.C. – The Southern Virginia University women's wrestling team opened its fourth season as a program with a strong showing at the Mount Olive Tournament, hosted by the University of Mount Olive.
The Knights competed against a 18-team field featuring NCAA Division I, Division II and Division III programs, along with NAIA competition, gaining valuable experience against a diverse group of opponents.
Southern Virginia was represented by eight wrestlers:
Alexis Kirkland – 160 pounds
Casaday Lockhart – 110 pounds
Evalyn Lenahan – 145 pounds
Katie Ramsay – 110 pounds
Mariah Roberts – 117 pounds
Marlie Skidmore – 103 pounds
Sapphire Washington – 124 pounds
Seani Casperson – 131 pounds
Alexis Kirkland led the Knights with a second-place finish, falling in the championship match to a Division II wrestler from Mount Olive. Mariah Roberts also earned a runner-up finish, placing second after falling to a Division I opponent from Presbyterian College.
Katie Ramsay added a third-place finish, while freshman Evalyn Lenahan finished with a 2-2 record and placed fifth or sixth in the 145-pound bracket.
"Every lady wrestled hard today!" head coach Jessica Casperson said.
The Knights now return home for their first home event of the season, hosting Greensboro College and Liberty University in a tri-match on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m.
For updates on the Knights' progress, follow @knightwwrestling on Instagram or visit knightathletics.com
