Women’s College Wrestling: Nwachukwu Wins National Title; Palumbo Runner Up
Iowa Wesleyan freshman Adaugo Nwachukwu has claimed gold. The first-year from San Jose, California claimed a piece of wrestling immortality, winning the NAIA Women’s National Championship at 136 pounds.
Nwachukwu came into the bracket ranked No. 1 and quickly asserted herself with a two falls, a major decision and a 7-0 decision on the way to the finals.
In her typical dominant fashion, Nwachukwu scored early and often, earning a 13-3 major decision in the 136-pound finals.
Nwachukwu is the first national champion for Wesleyan’s wrestling program.
109-pounder Mia Palumbo finished as a national runner-up. The freshman from Oak Lawn, Illinois piled up four easy wins before losing in her championship bout by criteria.
All told, Wesleyan sent six wrestlers to Jamestown for the national tournament.
Women’s College Basketball: West’s Record Setting 39 Not Enough in First Round Loss
Iowa Wesleyan senior Brittany West scored 39 points — setting a school record in the process — in Iowa Wesleyan’s 94-71 loss to second-seeded Morningside in Friday’s Round of 64 matchup.
The second-seeded Mustangs have advanced to the NAIA Sweet 16 after knocking off tenth-seeded St. Francis 85-72 Saturday, as well.
Iowa Wesleyan kept the game close through one half, trailing by just three at the end of one quarter and seven at halftime, but that’s when Morningside woke up.
The Mustangs grew their lead to 12 at the end of the third and rode their hot shooting to the 23 point win.
West’s 39 points came on the heels of 11 made three-pointers, which was also a school record.
She rounded out her line with two boards, an assist and a steal.
Kyla Moore had 15 points six boards and two assists for Wesleyan as well.
Iowa Wesleyan closes their season 19-6 overall, winners of the CAC Regular Season and Conference Tournament titles.
Men’s College Basketball: Iowa, Iowa State Both Make Field of 64
Fresh off a Big Ten Championship, the Iowa men’s basketball team will take on Richmond Thursday afternoon in Buffalo in the Round of 64.
The Hawkeyes earned the No. 5 seed in the Midwest Region. Richmond, winners of the Atlantic 10, are the 12 seed in the bracket.
That game will tip at 2:10 p.m.
Iowa State will play in Milwaukee on Friday night. T.J. Otzelberger’s Cyclones will take on reeling 6th seed LSU.
The winner will play either Wisconsin or Colgate on Sunday.
Gonzaga, Arizona, Kansas and Baylor are the four number one seeds.
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Women’s College Basketball: Iowa a 2, Iowa State a 3
Iowa has earned a two seed, while Iowa State is a three in the upcoming women’s basketball tournament.
The Hawkeyes are the No. 2 seed in the Greensboro Region and will host 15th seeded Illinois State on Thursday in Iowa City.
Iowa State will host UT Arlington on Friday.
The two squads could potentially meet in the Sweet 16, in one of the most epic Cy-Hawk clashes of all time.
South Carolina, Louisville, Stanford and North Carolina State are the No. 1 seeds in this year’s women’s bracket.