Columbia, SC — Allen University Wrestling lit up the Hive Wednesday night as both the women's and men's teams squared off against Mount Olive University in a thrilling display of athletic grit, intensity, and championship culture. For those unfamiliar with college wrestling, the night served as a reminder that there's nothing quite like the adrenaline of head-to-head competition on the mat.
Women's Team Dominates:
The Allen women's wrestling team continues to build its legacy as one of the most talked about programs in the Conference of the Carolinas (COC). Leading the charge were several standout performances:
- Isis Severe picked up a commanding fall at 2:20 over Adrianna Lloyd (Mount Olive).
- Nevaeh Smith earned an explosive fall over Savannah Chesney at 2:37.
- Elaina Pollock secured a win by fall in just 38 seconds.
- Rebekkah Kinkade and Rihanna Loomis both won by forfeit.
- Kitty Sharpe closed out with a dominant technical fall (17-2) in 4:00.
With wins across multiple weight classes, the Lady Yellow Jackets left no doubt about their depth, dominance, and drive heading into the back half of the season.
Men's Team Fights Hard, Picks Up Highlight Victory:
While the men's squad dropped several close bouts, Jerrel Baskins delivered a huge victory at 174 lbs, scoring a technical fall 19-4 (5:29) over Cameron Hunt of Mount Olive. Several others battled competitively, including Chandler Allen, who dropped a tight 7-3 decision at heavyweight. Though Allen only registered one official match win, the experience gained from wrestling a tough Mount Olive team adds valuable fuel heading into conference season.
