SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 8, 2025) – The Golden Bears returned home after their previous victory to host Delaware Valley University. After the Aggies took a quick 3-0 lead after the 103 lb. weight class match, the Golden Bears won five matches in a row via pinfall to assist in taking down the Aggies by a final score of 35-12.

How it Happened: 

The Golden Bears welcomed the Aggies to Springfield on Wednesday afternoon. The Aggies took the first match via decision 3-0, with Jesenia Camargo defeating Gianna Hernandez in the 103 lb. weight class. The Golden Bears responded with five pinfall victories in a row. Victoria Orender defeated Mckenna Acampora via pinfall at 1:51 in the 110 lb. weight class match. Hailey Laabs then defeated Josey Wehr via pinfall at 2:56 in the 117 lb. weight class. The 124 lb. weight class match saw Linda Holeman defeat Isabella LaPerry via pinfall at 1:27. Then, Abigail Alicandro would get the win versus Layla Weiss via pinfall at 0:56 in the 131 lb. weight class match. Tanya Teneva won the 138 lb. weight class match via pinfall versus Olivia Ball at 1:49. The Aggies earned five points via an Olivia Kinder pinfall victory against Kendall Branchaud at 4:52 in the 145 lb. weight class. Atiyana Williams then won the 160 lb. weight class via forfeit, and Mikayla Maloy defeated Emma Helverson via pinfall at 1:28 in the 180 lb. weight class match. Sophie Pollack won the 207 lb. weight class match for the Aggies with a technical fall victory versus Samantha Rabkin 10-0. However, the Golden Bears would still earn the win, 35-12.

Results: W, 35-12

103 – Jesenia Camargo (DVU) over Gianna Hernandez (WNE) – Dec. 3-0

110 – Victoria Orender (WNE) over Mckenna Acampora (DVU) – Fall 1:51

117 – Hailey Laabs (WNE) over Josey Wehr (DVU) – Fall 2:56

124 – Linda Holeman (WNE) over Isabella LaPerry (DVU) – Fall 1:27

131 – Abigail Alicandro (WNE) over Layla Weiss (DVU)) – Fall 0:56

138 – Tanya Teneva (WNE) over Olivia Ball (DVU) – Fall 1:49

145 – Olivia Kinder (DVU) over Kendall Branchaud (WNE) – Fall 4:52

160 – Atiyana Williams (WNE) over DVU (Forfeit)

180 – Mikayla Maloy (WNE) over Emma Helverson (DVU) – Fall 1:28

207 – Sophie Pollack (DVU) over Samantha Rabkin (WNE) – TF 10-0 3:43

Coach's Corner:

Head coach Tyler Keane was asked how it felt to get the team win today. "Today was a fantastic team win, and it felt great to bounce back after a tough match against them last year. Every member of the team contributed to the energy, whether they were battling on the mat or cheering from the sidelines. I'm thrilled to get back in the room with everyone tomorrow as we prepare for our next competition. We have big goals, and this is just the beginning. I'm excited to see all the amazing things this team will accomplish!"

Match-winner Victoria Orender was asked how it felt to get the team win, how it felt to get an individual win today, and what worked for Victoria in Victoria's match today. "The team had an amazing, well-deserved win today. We've all put a lot of work in this season and were able to show it on the mat; everyone was super offensive and strong. As a junior on the team, it's been amazing to see the growth of the program and each individual.  Being a part of the team myself, it felt especially good to win my match; I've put in a lot of work and was happy to be able to show that off today."

Up Next on the Schedule:

• The WNE women's wrestling team will attend the Utica University Duals on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM for their next meetday. They will take on Utica University, Maine Maritime Academy, Buffalo State University, and Alfred State College.