Kai Poux Earns Win By Decision Against Lindenwood

ST. CHARLES, Mo.—Kai Poux earned her second victory on the season as the Fontbonne University women's wrestling team fell on the road against NCAA Division II, Lindenwood University.

After a couple of forfeits in favor of Lindenwood, the Lions earned its first match win on the night at 123 with Cayden Condit winning by technical fall over Vanessa Guevara.

At 130, Jasmine Ward won by fall over Rider Marks extending the Lions lead out to 29-0. After a few more forfeits and Kelly Escamilla knocking off Kayla Davis by fall, the Griffins got on the board at 170.

Poux trailed 6-4 against Sierra Hall but Poux collected four points on the near fall and fended off Hall in the final seconds for the victory.

In the final match of the night, the Lions picked up the 39-3 victory with Alina Arana defeating Lexi Yancey by fall.

Coach Prater Thoughts:

"Every time we are able to put a team on the mat to compete in a dual, I'm excited. We practice to be the best version of ourselves each competition. These ladies continue to make history every competition. We were able to secure a victory from our team leader, Kai Poux. It was not an easy match but she found a way to score points when she needed them the most. I'm most impressed about the individual growth of our wrestlers."

Results:

101: Open

109: Valeriia Mamleeva (LU) won by forfeit

116: Amanda McAleavey (LU) won by forfeit

123: Cayden Condit (LU) def. Vanessa Guevara (FBU) by tech fall, 1:01

130: Jasmine Ward (LU) def. Rider Marks (FBU) by fall, 2:55

136: Athena Willden (LU) won by forfeit

143: Kelly Escamilla (LU) def. Kayla Davis (FBU) by fall, 1:27

155: Sara Lake (LU) won by forfeit

170: Kai Poux (FBU) def. Sierra Hall (LU) by decision, 8-6

191: Alina Arana (LU) def. Lexi Yancey (FBU) by fall, 2:59

Up Next

The Griffins travel down to Clarksville, Ark., on Sunday taking on Schreiner and University of the Ozarks.

About Fontbonne University

Fontbonne University is a private, Catholic liberal arts university located in St. Louis, committed to a transformative education and inspiring students to become global citizens who think critically, act ethically and serve responsibly. The university, founded in 1923, is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. For more information, visit www.fontbonne.edu

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