2023-24 Women's Wrestling News

Women's Wrestling Competes in Day Two of the National Championship
Women's Wrestling Competes in Day Two of the National Championship

March 09, 2024

Jamestown, N.D., (Mar. 9, 2024)- The No. 13 Missouri Valley College women’s wrestling team competed in day two at the 2024 NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Championship in Jamestown, N.D., Saturday. The Vikings were led by Freshman Serenity De La Garza (McAllen, Texas) who placed eighth at 143 pounds.

Women's Wrestling Competes in Day One of National Championship
Women's Wrestling Competes in Day One of National Championship

March 08, 2024

Jamestown, N.D., (Mar. 8, 2024)- The No. 13 Missouri Valley College women’s wrestling team competed at the 2024 NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Championship in Jamestown, N.D., Friday. The Vikings were led by Freshman Serenity De La Garza (McAllen, Texas) who is set to compete on day two in the consolation quarterfinals at 143 pounds.

Women's Wrestling Set for National Championship
Women's Wrestling Set for National Championship

March 07, 2024

Jamestown, N.D., (March 7, 2024)- The Missouri Valley College women’s wrestling team is set for the 2024 NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Championship beginning Friday and lasting through Saturday, hosted by Jamestown (N.D.) in Jamestown, N.D.  Eight Vikings will compete for a National championship.

Two Champions Lead No. 13 Women's Wrestling at Heart Championship
Two Champions Lead No. 13 Women's Wrestling at Heart Championship

February 24, 2024

Oskaloosa, Iowa, (Feb. 24, 2024)- The No. 13 Missouri Valley College women’s wrestling team competed at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Saturday.  The team was led by two individual champions, with a total of five Vikings earning an automatic qualifying berth into the 2024 NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Championship.

Women's Wrestling With Season-High Eight Individuals Ranked
Women's Wrestling With Season-High Eight Individuals Ranked

February 21, 2024

Marshall, Mo., (Feb. 21, 2024)- The Missouri Valley College women’s wrestling team continues its climb up the National rankings with the release of the latest NAIA Women’s Wrestling Coaches’ Top 20 Poll, Wednesday.  A season-high eight individuals are Nationally ranked.

No. 14 Women's Wrestling Tops Central Methodist in Home Dual
No. 14 Women's Wrestling Tops Central Methodist in Home Dual

February 13, 2024

Marshall, Mo. (Feb. 13, 2024)- The No. 14 Missouri Valley College women’s wrestling team hosted Central Methodist (Mo.) in its final Heart of America Athletic Conference dual of the regular season, Tuesday evening inside the Burns Athletic Complex. The Vikings battled to come back from a deficit and earned a 27-20 victory.

No. 14 Women's Wrestling Competes at the Midland Warrior Open
No. 14 Women's Wrestling Competes at the Midland Warrior Open

February 10, 2024

Fremont, Neb., (Feb. 10, 2024)- The No. 14 Missouri Valley College women’s wrestling team traveled to Fremont, Neb., Saturday, for the Midland (Neb.) Warrior Open. The Vikings competed against programs from multiple collegiate divisions at the event. Leading the Vikings were No. 11 Junior Hailey Holland (San Bernardino, Calif.) who won at 109 pounds and Senior Aniseta Acosta (Sacramento, Calif.) who also won at 136 pounds.

Women's Wrestling Moves to No. 14 in Coaches' Poll, Six Ranked Individuals
Women's Wrestling Moves to No. 14 in Coaches' Poll, Six Ranked Individuals

February 08, 2024

Marshall, Mo., (Feb. 8, 2024)- The Missouri Valley College women’s wrestling team has made a jump up the rankings with the release of the latest NAIA Women’s Wrestling Coaches’ Top 20 Poll, Thursday.  A season-high six individuals are Nationally ranked.

No. 19 Women's Wrestling Defeats No. 16 St. Mary on Senior Night
No. 19 Women's Wrestling Defeats No. 16 St. Mary on Senior Night

February 06, 2024

Marshall, Mo., (Feb. 6, 2024)- The No. 19 Missouri Valley College women’s wrestling team hosted No. 16 St. Mary (Kan.) in a Senior Night dual inside the Burns Athletic Complex, Tuesday evening.  The Vikings won nine of the ten weight classes, including four victories by pin to defeat the Spires, 44-5.

No. 19 Women's Wrestling Completes Action at the Grand View Open
No. 19 Women's Wrestling Completes Action at the Grand View Open

February 03, 2024

Des Moines, Iowa, (Feb. 3, 2024)- The No. 19 Missouri Valley College women’s wrestling team continued its season, Saturday, at the Grand View (Iowa) Open. The Vikings competed against NCAA Division I, and II, along with NAIA programs. Leading the Vikings were Freshman Tylah Allen (Jonesboro, Ark.) who placed third at 170 pounds in the Silver Division and No. 12 Junior Hailey Holland (San Bernardino, Calif.) who finished fourth at 109 pounds in the Gold Division.

No. 19 Women's Wrestling Suffers Home Dual Loss to No. 4 Grand View
No. 19 Women's Wrestling Suffers Home Dual Loss to No. 4 Grand View

January 29, 2024

Marshall, Mo., (Jan. 29, 2024)- The No. 19 Missouri Valley College women’s wrestling team welcomed in No. 4 Grand View (Iowa) for a Heart of America Athletic Conference dual Monday evening inside the Burns Athletic Complex.

No. 19 Women's Wrestling Produces Three Champions at Spires Open
No. 19 Women's Wrestling Produces Three Champions at Spires Open

January 26, 2024

Leavenworth, Kan., (Jan. 26, 2024)- The No. 19 Missouri Valley College women’s wrestling team traveled to Leavenworth, Kan., Friday, for the Spire Open, hosted by St. Mary (Kan.).  Three Vikings advanced to their respective finals, finishing as champions.

Women's Wrestling Back in Coaches' Poll Top 20, Four Individuals Ranked
Women's Wrestling Back in Coaches' Poll Top 20, Four Individuals Ranked

January 25, 2024

Marshall, Mo., (Jan. 25, 2024)- The Missouri Valley College women’s wrestling team has moved back into the NAIA Women’s Wrestling Coaches’ Top 20 Poll with four individuals Nationally ranked, with Thursday’s release.

Women's Wrestling Tops Waldorf and No. 8 William Penn on Road Duals
Women's Wrestling Tops Waldorf and No. 8 William Penn on Road Duals

January 22, 2024

Forest City, Iowa, (Jan. 22, 2024)- The Missouri Valley College women’s wrestling team traveled to Forest City Iowa, to compete against Waldorf (Iowa) and No. 8 William Penn, Monday evening for Heart of America Athletic Conference duals. The Vikings won the opener against Waldorf (Iowa), 35-10 and defeated No. 8 William Penn in the second dual, 40-6.

Women's Wrestling Competes at Historic Iowa Hawkeye Duals
Women's Wrestling Competes at Historic Iowa Hawkeye Duals

January 21, 2024

Iowa City, Iowa, (Jan. 21, 2024)- The Missouri Valley College women's wrestling team traveled to Iowa City, Iowa, Sunday afternoon for the Iowa Hawkeye Duals.  This was an historic event that featured the No. 1 ranked teams in NAIA and NCAA Division I women's wrestling, along with Missouri Valley as the first program to ever offer collegiate scholarships in the sport of women's wrestling.  The Vikings fell to both No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 Life (Ga.).

Women's Wrestling Drops Road Dual to No. 19 Baker
Women's Wrestling Drops Road Dual to No. 19 Baker

January 10, 2024

Baldwin City, Kan., (Jan. 10, 2024)- The Missouri Valley College women’s wrestling team traveled to Baldwin City, Kan., Wednesday evening, for a Heart of America Athletic Conference dual with No. 19 Baker (Kan.). The Vikings fell, 15-32.