Match Day Info
Luther Hill Invitational
Sun., November 1^st | 9:00 a.m.
Indianola, Iowa | Blake Fieldhouse
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Taking the Mat
The Lindenwood women's wrestling team opens the 2026-27 season this weekend at the Luther Hill Invitational hosted by Simpson College. Action from Blake Fieldhouse in Indianola, Iowa is set to get underway Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

Last Time at Simpson
At last season's Luther Hill Invitational, Jacinda Espinosa finished first in the 138 lb. weight class, defeating Nebraska's Regan Galloway in the championship round while four additional Lions earned third-place finishes at the event, including Grace Alagbo (160 lbs.), Madeline Haynes (145 lbs.), Makayla Rivera (180 lbs.), and Saki Yoshikawa (124 lbs.).

Espinosa Returns
The Lions bring back 2025-26 All-American Jacinda Espinosa (138), who finished her freshman season as the team leader in wins with a record of 34-11 while becoming the first Lindenwood women's wrestler to qualify for the NCAA National Championships, where she finished sixth place.

Other Notable Returners
Lindenwood also retained Kate Cooper, who posted a team second-best 22 wins last season before finishing fourth at NCAA Regionals. Makayla Rivera also returns after recording a team-leading 16 pins as a junior while Rebecca Strong makes her return after missing the 2025-26 season. Strong posted a record of 24-14 in her first season at Lindenwood.

In the Rankings
Jacinda Espinosa was ranked fourth nationally and second in Region VI at 138 in the NWCA's preseason rankings released earlier this week. Four other Lions were also ranked regionally, including Morgan Leonhardt at 124 (5^th), Rebecca Strong at 160 (5^th), Makayla Rivera at 180 (4^th), and Malia Martin at 208 (5^th). As a team, Lindenwood is ranked tied for 21^st in the preseason coaches poll.

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