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ALEXIS HATFIELD BECOMES FIRST ALL-AMERICAN IN PROGRAM HISTORY

March 15, 2025

PARK CITY, Kan. – Wrapping up one of the best seasons in any sport in Avila’s recent history, women’s wrestler Alexis Hatfield earned All-American status this weekend at the NAIA Women’s National Championships, finishing in fifth place.

EAGLE WOMEN’S WRESTLING HAS THREE NAIA NATIONAL QUALIFIERS AFTER KCAC CHAMPIONSHIP

March 01, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After not having a single wrestler in the finals a year ago, Avila women’s wrestling had four second-place finishers in the 2025 KCAC Championships on Saturday at Mabee Fieldhouse: Alexis Hatfield, Audrina Houston, Nicole Redmond and Jaclyn Riedinger.

SIXTEEN EAGLES NAMED DAKTRONICS WINTER SCHOLAR-ATHLETES

February 24, 2025

WOMEN’S WRESTLING FRESHMEN COME UP BIG AT JIMMY MAY OPEN

February 15, 2025

BALDWIN CITY, Kan. – In the first-ever Jimmy May Open at Baker University, Avila women’s wrestling were led by big performances from the freshman class, showcasing why the future is bright for the young program.

HISTORIC DAY FOR WOMEN’S WRESTLING AT GRAND VIEW OPEN

February 01, 2025

DES MOINES, Iowa – For the first time in the brief history of Avila women’s wrestling, the Eagles had two placers at one of the biggest competitions in the country.

In Memoriam: Thomas F. Gordon

January 30, 2025

We are saddened to share the passing of former Avila University President, Thomas F. Gordon, J.D., L.L.M.

ALEXIS HATFIELD NAMED KCAC WOMEN’S WRESTLER OF THE WEEK

January 20, 2025

ALEXIS HATFIELD TAKES FIRST PLACE, WOMEN’S WRESTLING HAS PHENOMENAL SHOWING AT YORK OPEN

January 18, 2025

YORK, Neb. – Continuing her stellar season, Alexis Hatfield took first place in the 103-pound division on Saturday at the York Open.

WOMEN’S WRESTLING HAS STRONG SHOWING BUT FALLS AT OTTAWA

January 14, 2025

OTTAWA, Kan. – Still competing with a small roster, Avila women’s wrestling put up a strong showing at the NAIA’s No. 11-ranked Ottawa on Tuesday night, falling in the conference dual, 33-14.

WOMEN'S WRESTLING HAS BIG SENIOR NIGHT VS. FRIENDS

January 10, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On a night to honor its seniors, Avila women’s wrestling faced Friends on Senior Night at Mabee Fieldhouse on Friday evening.

WOMEN'S WRESTLING HAS STRONG SHOWING AT 2024 EAGLE DUALS

December 13, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Hitting the home mat for the first time this season, Avila women’s wrestling wrapped up the 2024 Eagle Duals at Mabee Fieldhouse on Friday, taking on three of the area’s top teams.

WOMEN’S WRESTLING COMES UP SHORT IN SAINT MARY DUAL

December 05, 2024

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – In their first competition in the month of December, Avila women’s wrestling lost at Saint Mary on Thursday evening, 37-12.

HOUSTON AND HATFIELD HAVE BIG PERFORMANCES AT MISSOURI VALLEY OPEN

November 23, 2024

MARSHALL, Mo. – Putting up one of its best performances of the early season, Avila women’s wrestling ended the historic two-day Missouri Valley Open with a handful of strong showings from all over the mat.

WOMEN’S WRESTLING DROPS PAIR OF EARLY-SEASON DUALS

November 15, 2024

BALDWIN CITY, Kan. – After a week off from competitions last week, Avila women’s wrestling was back on the mat Friday evening at Baker University for a pair of duals versus Ottawa and Baker.

WOMEN’S WRESTLING FINISHES 16TH AT FALCON OPEN

November 01, 2024

PARK CITY, Kan. – In the first competition with head coach Sara Hilliard at the helm, Avila women’s wrestling finished 16th at the Falcon Open on Friday just outside of Wichita.

SARA HILLIARD TABBED AS AVILA WOMEN’S WRESTLING COACH

July 19, 2024