PLAINVIEW, Texas — The Murray State College's men's and women's wrestling teams opened the 2026-27 season competing against Wayland Baptist University in a dual in Plainview, Texas. The Aggies gained valuable early-season experience, with both squads recording wins across multiple weight classes.

The women's team showcased its ability to finish matches, recording four victories by fall and two additional wins by decision or major decision. The men's team also delivered several strong performances, earning victories by fall, decision and major decision throughout the lineup.

Women's Results
Kristen DeLarosa highlighted the women's performances with two victories. DeLarosa earned a 10-2 major decision at 103 pounds before adding a 6-0 decision at 117 pounds.

Murray State also received strong performances from its wrestlers in the middle weights. Teyanna Fields earned a fall at 138 pounds in 3:55, while teammate Sophie Donaho recorded a fall at the same weight in 1:14.

Avrey Taylor delivered one of the quickest victories of the day, pinning her opponent in just four seconds at 145 pounds. At 207 pounds, Heidi Benefield closed out the listed women's results with a fall in 1:27.

Other Lady Aggie competitors gained valuable experience against the Pioneers, including Brianna Harris, Adrianna Chronister, Zolie Kurena, Natalie Edmisson, Caris Morris, Serenity Vaughn, Hannah Miller, Aubrey Bolton and Jordan Bread.

Men's Results
The men's team recorded several dominant individual performances, including five victories by fall.

At 133 pounds, Hudson Beckley opened a strong stretch for the Aggies with a fall in 2:56. Brady Larson followed with an 8-5 decision, and Luke Stinson added a 13-2 major decision, giving Murray State three victories across the weight class.

Triston Barnes and Sawyer Hackbarth each earned decisions at 141 pounds. Barnes claimed a 10-7 victory, while Hackbarth secured a 5-3 win.

At 157 pounds, Layland Jimmerson recorded a fall in 4:16. Lucas Cahill followed with a pin at 184 pounds in 4:48, and Dakota Dahlenburg added a fall at 197 pounds in 2:08.

Cash Reyes capped the Aggies' listed victories with a fall at 285 pounds, pinning his opponent in 2:30.

Other Murray State wrestlers competing included Desmond Mayfield, Esteban Rivera, Kade Carter, Gavin Wehr, Monty Hall, Malachi Jefferson, Nate Jean, Ethan Jean, Case Hardzog and Kylar Davis.

Murray State College will travel to Kansas to compete at the Friends University Open Oct. 31.

Assistant Sports Information Director: Jeremy Wagner | jwagner@mscok.edu
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