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TheMat.com releases first U.S. Women’s college rankings; Missouri Valley College earns top team ranking
10/21/2001
Gary Abbott/USA Wrestling
TheMat.com, the official web page of the Amateur Wrestling Alliance, has released the first U.S. Women’s Wrestling College Rankings for teams and individuals.
Women’s wrestling is a growing sport in the United States on the college level. The International Olympic Committee has named women’s freestyle wrestling to the Olympic Games program.
Missouri Valley College was named as the top U.S. college team in the preseason rankings. Last season, Missouri Valley College won the team title at the U.S. Senior Women Nationals and the University Nationals.
Two athletes from Missouri Valley College earned No. 1 individual college rankings: junior Clarissa Chun at 101.25 pounds and junior Nina Vernon at 165.25 pounds. Chun is currently ranked No. 2 on the USA Wrestling Women’s National Team.
Lock Haven received the No. 2 team ranking, led by two No. 1 ranked individuals: freshman Erin Tomeo at 123 pounds and senior Sara McMann at 136.5 pounds. McMann is currently ranked No. 1 on the USA Wrestling Women’s National Team, and is a member of the 2001 U.S. Women’s World Team.
The Univ. of Minnesota-Morris, the first American college to create a varsity women’s wrestling team, is ranked No. 3. Rounding out the top five teams are No. 4 Cumberland College and No. 5 Pacific University.
Also receiving No. 1 individual preseason rankings are senior Patricia Miranda of Stanford at 112.25 pounds and freshman Toccara Montgomery of Cumberland College at 149.75 pounds. Miranda was a 2000 World silver medalist at her weight class. Montgomery is ranked No. 1 on the USA Wrestling Women’s National Team and is a member of the 2001 U.S. Women’s World Team.
Complete individual and team rankings are posted on TheMat.com, in the rankings section.
TheMat.com U.S. College Women’s Wrestling rankings will be published monthly on the following dates: Oct. 20, Nov. 20, Dec. 20, Jan. 20, Feb. 20, March 20, April 20, May 20.
Teams who are considered for ranking include both college varsity programs and college-affiliated club programs.
Athletes who are considered for ranking are eligible full-time college students, and are members of their college women’s varsity or club program, or a member of their college men’s wrestling team.
TheMat.com is also working along with Canadian college wrestling leaders to develop North American Women’s Wrestling College Rankings. Canada currently has 16 varsity college women’s wrestling teams, and compete in many events against U.S. women’s college programs.
TheMat.com has created a composite schedule for women’s college wrestling, which includes events from the U.S. and Canadian programs. Results from these events will be posted on a regular basis throughout the season.
Media outlets may reproduce these rankings only if they identify them as TheMat.com U.S. Women’s Wrestling College Rankings
For more information on TheMat.com U.S. Women’s Wrestling College Rankings, contact Gary Abbott, Director of Special Projects at 719-598-8181.
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George to miss World Championships for military duty; USA Wrestling to hold 56 kg Wrestle-off for women’s open spot
10/19/2001
Gary Abbott/USA Wrestling
George to miss World Championships for military duty; USA Wrestling to hold 56 kg Wrestle-off for women’s open spot
Tina George has notified USA Wrestling that she will not be able to compete at the 2001 Women’s World Championships at 56 kg/123.25 pounds. George has joined the U.S. Army, and has started her basic training assignment.
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College Event Schedules
10/10/2001 Menlo vs. German Wrestling Club
(WOMEN)
Atherton, Calif.
RESULTS
Menlo vs. German Wrestling Club
10/10/2001
Atherton, Calif.
Entered by Lee Allen
Team AC Uckerath (Germany) 37
Menlo College & Grapplers 19
Results By Weight
114 - Diana La Greca (AC Uckerath) dec. Bior Guguni (Menlo), 3-0
100 - Charlotte Vitt (AC Uckerath) pin Linda Nguyen (Menlo), 0:24
120 - Tanica Hutchinson (Menlo) dec. Justina Maulik (AC Uckerath), 4-2
120 - Daniela Ewert (AC Uckerath) tech. fall Nicole Milliron (Menlo), 13-1, 5:55
90 - Jennifer Bruck (AC Uckerath) pin Katherine Fulp-Allen (Grapplers) 90 0:43
115 - Sara Fulp-Allen (Grapplers) tech. fall Janine Van Rienen (AC Uckerath) 12-0. 1:58
114 - Ivonne Ewert (AC Uckerath) pin Audry Asche (Grapplers), 0:21
120 - Lisa Hug (AC Uckerath) pin Lauren Yee (Grapplers), 1:49
165 - Evelyn Lamczek (AC Uckerath) pin Katherine Jones (Grapplers), 3:34
103 - Amantha Horagoda (Grapplers) dec. Charlotte Vitt (AC Uckerath), 7-0
114 - Diana La Greca (AC Uckerath) pin Lidia Aghedom (Menlo), 2:07
120 - Teresa Del Ben (Grapplers) dec. Justyna Malik (AC Uckerath), 9-1
130 - Melina Hutchinson (Menlo) tech. fall Daniela Ewert (AC Uckerath), 11- 0 1:44
120 - Francesca Libscher (AC Uckerath) pin Alisa Gammon (Grapplers), 2:38
10/12/2001 Cumberland College vs. UM-Morris Results
(WOMEN)
Meadville, Pa.
RESULTS
Cumberland College vs. UM-Morris
10/12/2001
Meadville, Pa.
Entered by John Stanford
UM-Morris 21
Cumberland College 17
Results By Weight
46 kg/101.25 lbs. - Liz Short (UM-Morris) pin Leah Popolizio (Cumberland), 3:58
46 kg/101.25 lbs. - Katrina Betts (UM-Morris) pin Barbara Crouse (Cumberland), 0:17
46 kg/101.25 lbs. - Becky D’Ambrosia (Cumberland) pin Liz Short (UM-Morris), 5:03
51 kg/112.25 lbs. - Patrice Crenshaw (UM-Morris) dec. Sarah Hayes (Cumberland), 4-3
56 kg/123.25 lbs. - Jessica Shirley (Cumberland) won by tech. fall over Katie Ross (UM-Morris), in 4:21
62 kg/136.5 lbs. - Heather Martin (Cumberland) pin Peggy Van De Mark (UM-Morris), 0:50
68 kg/149.75 lbs. - Toccara Montgomery (Cumberland) dec. Katie Downing (UM-Morris), 7-6
75 kg/165.25 lbs. - Samantha Branka (UM-Morris) pin Issa Alverez (Cumberland), 0:44
10/13/2001 Rollie Hoover/Mort Geller Women's Open Results
(WOMEN)
Meadville, Pa
RESULTS
Rollie Hoover/Mort Geller Women's Open
10/13/2001
Meadville, Pa
Entered by Heather Van Peursem
Team Scoring
Results By Weight
Senior Division
46 kg/101.25 lbs. - 1st - Katrina Betts (UM-Morris) pin Becky D’Ambrosia (Cumberland), 1:16; 3rd - Barbara Crouse (Cumberland)
51 kg/112.25 lbs. - 1st - Patrice Crenshaw (UM-Morris) uncontested
56 kg/123.25 lbs. - 1st - Brandy Rosenbrock (Shamrock) dec. Jessica Shirley (Cumberland), 11-3; 3rd - Sara Hayes (Cumberland)
62 kg/136.5 lbs. - 1st - Jimi-Dawn Hornbuckle (Pa.) dec. Heather Martin (All-American), 9-5; 3rd - Peggy Van De Mark (UM-Morris)
68 kg/149.75 lbs. - 1st - Toccara Montgomery (Cumberland) dec. Katie Downing (UM-Morris), 6-2
75 kg/165.25 lbs. - 1st - Samantha Branka (UM-Morris) pin Rachel Glogowski (Messiah), 2:06; 3rd - Emily Barna (Messiah)
Outstanding Wrestler - Samantha Branka (UM-Morris)
Junior Division
54 kg/119 lbs. - 1st - Patrice Crenshaw (UM-Morris) pin Leanna Betts (Wolverines)
58 kg/127.75 lbs. - 1st - Brandy Rosenbrock (Shamrock) won by tech. fall over Katie Ross (UM-Morris), 13-3; 3rd - Lauren Johnson (UM-Morris)
63 kg/138.75 lbs. - 1st - Peggy Van De Mark (UM-Morris) uncontested
75 kg/165.25 lbs. - 1st - Samantha Branka (UM-Morris) won by tech. fall over Alicia Wilson (UM-Morris), 13-2; 3rd - Juanita Russell (TNT)
Outstanding Wrestler - Brandi Rosenbrock
Cadet Division
56 kg/123.25 lbs. - 1st - Beth Larowe (Wolverine) pin Megan Janacek (Pin Patrol), 2:03; 3rd - Ashley Brown (Pin Patrol)
63 kg/138.75 lbs. - 1st - Heather Martin (All American) pin Chelyne Pringle (Minnesota), 0:59; 3rd - Toni Copeland (Shamrock)
10/20/2001 UM-Morris vs. Univ. of Regina
(WOMEN)
Morris, Minn.
10/27/2001 Calgary vs. McMaster
(WOMEN)
Calgary, Alberta
10/27/2001 Dino Open
(WOMEN)
Calgary, Alberta
10/27/2001 McGill vs. New Brunswick
(WOMEN)
Montreal, Canada
10/27/2001 McGill vs. Dalhousie
(WOMEN)
Montreal, Canada
10/28/2001 Concordia vs. Brock
(WOMEN)
Montreal, Quebec
10/28/2001 Sunkist Kids/ASU International Open
(WOMEN)
Phoenix, Ariz.