McKendree Women’s Wrestling wins NCAA Championship
McKendree Becomes the FIRST to win the NCAA Women's Wrestling Championships
Writing By Megan MelonePhotography by mckendreeu and McKendree Athletics
Women's wrestling became a recognized NCAA championship sport in January 2025. The first ever NCAA women's wrestling championship was held March 6-7 in Coralville, Iowa. And yeah......McKendree won.
Tristan Kelly beats the University of Iowa
Now historical figures, the Bearcats will be forever remembered as the first NCAA women's wrestling champions.
The final points of the tournament were scored by Yu Sakamoto, who's victory over North Central secured McKendree's 5-point lead over the season leader, the University of Iowa. Hawkeyes who?
Yu Sakamoto secured McKendree's win after defeating North Central's Riley Raymone
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