Clinton, S.C. – The No. 7 King University women's wrestling team went on the road Thursday night and came away with a statement win, defeating No. 6 Presbyterian 25–16 in a top-10 showdown. The Tornado showed resilience and firepower, rallying from an early deficit and closing strong to secure the victory on the road.
How It Happened
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Kristina Kent (King) opened the dual with a 5–0 decision over Annalise Maralit, giving King the early lead.
Presbyterian answered with three straight wins, including a fall at 110 and a technical fall at 124, to build a 12–4 advantage.
King stormed back.
Joy Cantu (131) pinned Laura Ruiz Diaz in just 39 seconds, and
Virginia Foard (138) followed with a 5–0 decision over nationally ranked Carina Giangeruso to tie the team score at 12–12.
Momentum swung fully in King's favor at 145, where
Ruby Julien-Newsom stunned No. 10 Maddie Kubicki with a fall in just 1:07, putting the Tornado ahead 17–12.
Stella Steigler (160) added a gritty 3–0 decision to extend the lead to 20–12. Presbyterian cut the margin with a technical fall at 180, but King sealed the road win at heavyweight.
Eliana Bommarito (207) pinned No. 10 Maria Aiono in 2:41, clinching the 25–16 victory.
Final Score
#7 King 25, #6 Presbyterian 16
Key Performances
Looking Ahead
The Tornado proved their toughness by knocking off a higher-ranked opponent on the road. With balanced contributions across the lineup, King continues to show why it belongs among the nation's elite
