Women's Wrestling Falls In Its Season Opener Against Missouri Baptist

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University women's wrestling team opened its 2021-22 season with a tough 35-10 loss against Missouri Baptist.

After Missouri Baptist grabbed a couple forfeit wins, the Griffins evened up the scoreboard at 10-10 with both Vanessa Guevara and Rider Marks winning by forfeit.

However, the Spartans went on to win the next five contests securing the 35-10 victory over Fontbonne.

Results

101: Open

109: Ann Bradshaw (MBU) won by forfeit, 5-0

116: Jessica Corredor (MBU) won by forfeit, 10-0

123: Vanessa Guevara (FBU) won by forfeit, 10-5

130: Rider Marks (FBU) won by forfeit, 10-10

136: Lindsay Mills (MBU won by forfeit, 15-10

143: Heather Achterberg (MBU) pinned Kayla Davis (FBU), 20-10

155: Josette Partney (MBU) pinned Cherei Jones (FBU), 25-10

170: Tiyahna Askew (MBU) pinned Kai Poux (FBU), 30-10

191: Kaylee Gross (MBU) pinned Lexi Yancey (FBU), 35-10

Records: Missouri Baptist 1-0, Fontbonne 0-1

Up Next

The Griffins return to the mat this Saturday at the Pointer Open held in Stevens Point, Wis.

About Fontbonne University

Fontbonne University is a private, Catholic liberal arts university located in St. Louis, committed to a transformative education and inspiring students to become global citizens who think critically, act ethically and serve responsibly. The university, founded in 1923, is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. For more information, visit www.fontbonne.edu

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