(CHAPEL HILL, NC – Dec. 6) – McKendree University sophomore Emma Bruntil (Acme, WA/Mount Baker Senior) competed historic Tar Heel Wrestling Club (THWC) open, partnered with FITE, Friday night. Bruntil was defeated 3-0 to Macey Kilty.

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The matchup between Bruntil and Kilty was a historic event, being the first card to host a women's freestyle bout as the singular main event. It was Kilty who came out victorious, taking an early lead in the first period. Bruntil tried to wrestle her way back to redemption and was denied a penalty point before Kilty finished the takedown. The last time the pair met, Bruntil defeated Kilty, 6-4, in the 2019 Senior Nationals semifinals.

During her freshman year, Bruntil compiled a 20-3 record, being named the 2019 Senior Nationals Champion and earning the 2020 National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Championship title. She won the 2019 Flatz Senior Open in Austria and is also a 2017 Junior Pan Am Champion.

To watch the bout between Bruntil and Kilty, follow this link.

MAIN CARD RESULTS
130-lbs. Nicolas Aguilar 10-0 TF over Joe Heilmann.
200-lbs. Jordan Pagano 11-5 decision over Max Shaw.
143-lbs. Sammy Alvarez 10-0 TF over Gabe Tagg. Kamal Bekaguv 9-3 decision over Will Guida.
165-lbs. A.C. Headlee 10-0 decision over Nestor Taffur.
170-lbs. Mitch Finesilver 13-11 decision over Kennedy Monday.
180-lbs. Joe Grello 8-2 decision over Clay Lautt.
190-lbs. C.J. Brucki 17-7 TF over Matt Finesilver.
155-lbs. Austin O'Connor 11-0 TF over Dean Heil.
64 kg. Macey Kilty 3-0 decision over Emma Bruntil (Acme, WA/Mount Baker Senior).

UNDERCARD RESULTS
165-lbs. Robert Kanniard 9-6 decision over Sawyer Davidson.
200-lbs. Billy Janzer 10-0 TF over Hunter Queen.
132-lbs. Timmy Decatur 6-4 decision over Dylan Shawver.
160-lbs. Brett Kaliner 12-5 decision over Josh McClure.