JAMESTOWN, N.D. – The University of Providence women's wrestling program placed seventh as a team and secured five All-Americans at the NAIA National Championship this weekend.  

Head coach Matt Atwood on his team's performance stated, "I'm extremely proud of this team and the work they put in this season! Anyone outside of the sport can't comprehend what goes into the preparation for this event. The constant day in and day out grind never stops for these women. From two-hour practices in the heat, to diet, to strength training, to extra conditioning workouts, to the constant mental battles. Wrestling never leaves these women's minds. Sometimes it pays off, sometimes life isn't fair, but that is what's so addicting about this sport! I love this team, I love these women, and I can't wait to get back to work."

Sophomore Erin Hikiji, freshman Paige Morales, freshman Alyssa Randles, junior Waipuilani Estrella-Beauchamp, and junior Sadie Antoque all were named All-Americans.

Hikiji was the runner-up at 101 after finishing the tournament 4-1. Hikiji opened the tournament by pinning Taya Garner in 27 seconds and then defeated Karina Van and Riley Banyas 10-0 before pinning Esther Walker in the semifinals.   

Morales finished the NAIA Championship 3-2 for a fourth-place finish and earned her first All-American honor of her career. Morales defeated Kylee Slyter 10-0, Emma Baertlein 10-4, and Alexsys Jacquez 9-7.  

Randles was the third Argo to secure her All-American status finishing the weekend 3-2 for a sixth-place finish. Randles defeated Bryce White 11-0, Peyton Hand 12-2, and pinned Elizabeth Duval in 4:10.  

Estrella-Beauchamp earned her third All-American honor and placed third at the NAIA Championships. Estrella-Beauchamp defeated Carley Anderson 10-0, pinned Kaydince Turner in 1:32, defeated Tiyahna Askew 9-3 and pinned Askew in the third-place match.

Junior Sadie Antoque was the fifth All-American for the Argos at the NAIA Championships. Antoque placed seventh and earned her second All-American status by defeating Presley McClandish 4-1, Anastasia Hardin 5-1, and defeated Kendra Thompson 6-0 in the seventh-place match.

RESULTS
101
2^nd - Erin Hikiji (4-1)
109
4^th - Paige Morales (3-2)
116
Ani Arias (2-2)
Isabelle Asuncion (1-2)
123
Alicia Frank (2-2)
130
6^th - Alyssa Randles (3-2)
Paige Respicio (1-2)                              
136
3^rd - Waipuilani Estrella-Beauchamp (4-1)
143
Kailey Rees (1-2)
155
7^th - Sadie Antoque (3-2)
170
Katelyn Lewis (0-2)
Kacey Lee Pua (0-2)