PARK CITY, Kansas – The University of Providence women's wrestling program had three athletes compete on the final day of the NAIA National Championships Saturday.

Junior Erin Hikiji was the highlight for the Argos as she dominated her way through the bracket to claim her first career NAIA National Championship at 103.

Hikiji defeated #5 Judy Sandoval 10-0 in the semifinals before defeating #3 Alexis Miller 8-2 in the NAIA National Championship match. Hikiji finished her season 30-1 and a three-time All-American.

Head coach Matt Atwood on Hikiji stated, "We couldn't be more excited for Erin! Most can't comprehend the work and discipline required to do what she just did! Wrestling is an extremely demanding sport, national champions have to live and breathe wrestling almost every moment of their day to day lives. So happy she achieved this milestone, now that the pressure to win a national title is off her shoulders, watch out! 

Estrella-Beauchamp finished as the National Runner-Up defeating #6 Reagen Gallaway 12-3 to advance to the championship at 138 where she fell to #1 Zaynah Mcbryde. Estrella-Beauchamp finished her season 25-5 and a four-time All-American.

Morales went 2-1 on the final day of the NAIA National Championships, falling in the semifinals to #2 Stefana Jelacic but defeated #8 Alexsys Jacquez 11-0 and #6 Tehani Soares 10-0 to finish in third place. Morales finished her season 32-4 and a two-time All-American in her sophomore campaign.

The Argos will be back in action April 11-13 when they travel to Spokane, Wash. For the USMC Women's Nationals.  

RESULTS

103
1^st - Erin Hikiji (2-0)

110
3^rd - Paige Morales (2-1)

138
2^nd - Waipuilani Estrella-Beauchamp (1-1)