(Fort Wayne, Ind. January, 6) – The McKendree University women's wrestling team claimed a second place finish at the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) National Duals this weekend posting a 2-1 record.

The Bearcats opened up the duals with a 43-1 victory over Eastern Oregon winning all 10 matches.

In the Semifinal round, McKendree posted a 43-4 victory over Wayland Baptist University winning nine of the 10 matches.

In the Championship dual, the Bearcats fell 24-19 to Campbellsville University. McKendree won the first five matches holding a 17-4 lead before Campbellsville opened an offensive explosion securing two pins and a tech fall to take an 18-17 lead. The Tigers would win the next two matches by decision to take the National Duals Title.

Individual Results

101 – Genae Sampract, 2-1
109 – Vanessa Ramirez, 3-0
116 – Tayler Resuriz (League City, Texas/Clear Falls), 3-0
123 – Gabrielle Weyhrich, 3-0
130 – Megan Black, 3-0
136 – Brenda Reyna, 2-1
143 – Alexis Porter, 2-1
155 – Andrea Sennett, 2-1
170 – Brandy Lowe, 2-1
191 – Destane Garrick, 2-1

The women's wrestling team is back in action on January, 20 when the team hosts the Bearcat Open.