Match Day Info
Missouri Valley Open
Marshall, Mo. | Burns Athletic Center
Day 1 | Friday, Nov. 13 at 9:00 a.m. 
Day 2 | Saturday, Nov. 14 at 9:00 a.m. 
Live Results
 
Taking the Mat
The Lindenwood women's wrestling team returns to action this weekend at the Missouri Valley Open in Marshall. Day one gets underway at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 13^th.

Last Time at MoVal
Jacinda Espinosa (138) placed fourth at last season's Missouri Valley Open for Lindenwood's highest finish at the event. Overall, the Lions went 23-24 at the event and recorded 13 falls, with Makayla Rivera posting a team-high four pins at 180.

Last Time Out
Rebecca Strong earned a first-place finish at the Luther Hill Invitational on November 1st, as the Lindenwood women's wrestling team opened the 2026-27 season with several strong performances. Strong went 4-0 in the 160 lb. division, using a pair of tech falls and a pin (1:52) in the semifinals to reach the championship match, where she defeated Fort Hayes State's Kiley Dillow (TF 12-1) to claim the crown. Sienna Caruso and Megan Valdez joined Strong on the podium with top three finishes at 103, with Caruso taking silver and Valdez securing bronze. In total, 16 Lindenwood wrestlers placed at the event.

In the Rankings
Jacinda Espinosa was ranked fourth nationally and second in Region VI at 138 in the NWCA's preseason rankings. 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.

Statistical Leaders
Wins – Six athletes tied with four
Falls – Makayla Rivera (3)
Tech Falls – Rebecca Strong (3)

Next Up
The Lions host the Lindenwood Duals at Hyland Arena next Sunday, with competition scheduled to get underway at 10:00 a.m.