Wildcats finish conference season in third place
ALLENDALE, Mich. – The Northern Michigan women’s wrestling team completed its Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) duals on Saturday, earning a split.
The Wildcats knocked off Quincy 26-21, then fell to host Grand Valley State 35-11. With the split, Northern finished the conference with a 3-2 (.600) record for a third-place finish in the conference behind McKendree (5-0) and Grand Valley State (5-1).
In matches that weren’t decided by forfeit, NMU went 9-4 on the day. Sophia Bassino, Alissa Caltagirone, and Abbie Miles all went 2-0.
Northern Michigan 26, Quincy 21
The Wildcats totaled a 6-1 record vs. the Hawks in competitive matches. NMU had to forfeit at the 103, 110, and 131 weight classes to keep Quincy close, while the Hawks added a win of their own at 124.
Four of NMU’s six wins came by fall. At 117, Zhivanna Magdaleno tacked on five points for the ‘Cats with a pin at the 2:32 mark. Alissa Caltagirone added another win by fall at 145, taking 2:13 to secure her victory. At 160, Sophia Bassino carried over her success from last weekend with a win at 2:15. NMU’s fourth win by fall came from Abbie Miles at 180, and she secured her triumph in the shortest time, needing just 1:55.
Alyssa Keane won by a 12-5 decision at 138, while her sister, Mickaela Keane, also won by a 5-0 decision at 207.
Northern Michigan 11, Grand Valley State 35
Despite the loss, the Wildcats impressed against the No. 4 team in the nation. Northern gave up forfeits in four weight classes, but went 3-3 in those that had a bout.
Caltagirone picked up her second win of the day at 145, edging her opponent 11-0 for a tech fall win at 4:17. Bassino added her second victory in as many tries with a 10-4 decision at 160. At 180, Miles secured a 10-0 tech fall win at 2:30 to also move to 2-0 on the day.
The Wildcats forfeited 103, 110, 131, and 138, while the Lakers won at 117, 124, and 207.
Up Next
The Wildcats will take part in their last meet of the regular season on Saturday, Jan. 30, when they head to UW-Stevens Point.
