HASTINGS, Neb. -
Nina Sandoval and
Jazmin Gorder led the way for the Beavers on Sunday, each finishing fifth in their respective weight class at the Hastings Open women's wrestling tournament.
Competing at 123 pounds, Gorder won four matches to earn fifth place at the Hastings Open, bouncing back from a loss with back-to-back tech fall wins, 14-3 over Ana Rojas Zamora of Chadron State and a 10-0 win over Danica Linn of Iowa Western Community College.
Earning a spot in the consolation semifinals, Gorder won by pin over Madelyn Plot of Iowa Western Community College, then she claimed fifth place with her second win of the day over Rojas, this time by pin.
Sandoval turned in a stellar performance on a busy day at 155 pounds, as well, picking up five victories after an opening loss as she won by pin over Umpqua Community College's Destinee Harris and over Kimberly Pollak of Hastings.
Sandoval also picked up a win by forfeit, earning her a spot in the consolation semifinals where she scored a 10-0 tech fall win over Maria Elizondo of Iowa Central Community College.
In the fifth-place match, Sandoval earned a win by injury default over Leila Martin of Chadron State.
Also finishing fourth on the day in the 235-pound exhibition division was Minot State's
Angelina Garcia with one win in the tournament, a 12-7 decision over Rayanne Mutchler of Jamestown.
And
Annika Gotlieb also added a win by pin on the day at 136 pounds for Minot State.
The Beavers are back in action next weekend once again competing in Nebraska, this time at two tournaments, the York Duals on Friday and the York Open on Saturday.