MANHEIM, Pa. | National Wrestling Coaches Association - McKendree University women's wrestling added further postseason honors following the conclusion of the national championships with eight individuals collecting NWCA Scholar All-American honors. 117 Jenna Beddow, 138 Alexis Gomez, 124 Kennedy Hsu, 124 Mariah Smith, 117 Norah Swaim, and 103 Gabriele Tedesco all added the academic honors for the first time in their careers while 124 Shelby Moore and 131 Viktorya Torres each became multi-time selections. The Bearcats finished third at the 2025 National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Championships in Coralville, Iowa on March 7-8 with nine All-Americans and one National Champion in 207 Tristan Kelly.

2024-25 NWCA Scholar All-Americans
117 | Jenna Beddow | National Qualifier
138 | Alexis Gomez | National Qualifier
124 | Kennedy Hsu
124 | Shelby Moore | 2025 Runner-Up / All-American
124 | Mariah Smith 
117 | Norah Swaim | National Qualifier
103 | Gabriele Tedesco | 2025 Runner-Up / All-American
131 | Viktorya Torres | 3rd Place / All-American

NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer commended these exceptional athletes for their unwavering dedication and excellence both on and off the mat. Moyer stated, "It's a privilege to acknowledge these remarkable athletes for their exceptional accomplishments. Congratulations to all the honorees, and we wish them continued success in their academic and athletic pursuits."

2024-25 SEASON FEATS
- Region 6 Champions
- 9 All-Americans | 103 Tedesco, 124 Moore, 131 Szkotnicki, 131 Torres, 138 Jaffe, 145 Gomez, 160 Albrecht, 180 Krauss, 207 Kelly
- 1 Individual National Champion | 207 Tristan Kelly
- Region 6 Coach of the Year | Alexio Garcia
- 8 Region 6 champions | 103 Tedesco, 124 Moore, 131 Szkotnicki, 138 Jaffe, 145 Gomez, 160 Albrecht, 180 Krauss, 207 Kelly
- 14 NCWWC National Qualifiers
- 12th-straight winning dual season

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