Marietta, GA – The fifth-ranked University of the Cumberlands women's wrestling team competed at the Eagle Madness Open on Saturday, earning four top-six finishes. The Patriots were led by Nevaeh Hayden, who finished runner-up at 180 lbs., and #6 Shammilka Miranda, who placed third at 117 lbs. Aaliyah Brown and Sophie Sarver also secured top-six finishes, with Brown highlighting her performance with a victory over a nationally ranked opponent. 

At 180 lbs., Nevaeh Hayden posted a 3-1 record to earn a second-place finish. Hayden opened the tournament with a fall in just 0:57 over Lesly Tercero (Brewton-Parker) before recording another fall in 1:02 against Anaya Stringer (Brewton-Parker). She continued her undefeated run with a fall in 2:33 over Leilani Lemus (Warner) in the semifinals to advance to the championship match, where she finished runner-up following a forfeit. 

At 117 lbs., #6 Shammilka Miranda earned a third-place finish after posting a 5-1 record. Miranda opened with three consecutive 10-0 technical falls over Addison Polk (William Baptist), Josie Davis (Campbellsville), and Ariel Goble (New College). After dropping a 9-2 decision to Grace Lashinsky in the semifinals, Miranda responded with a 10-0 technical fall over teammate Sophie Sarver. She closed out the competition with a fall in 3:26 over Mariana Gonzalez (Life) to secure third place. 

At 103 lbs., Aaliyah Brown posted a 2-2 record to earn a top-six finish. Brown opened with a 10-0 technical fall over Reagan Partrum (Lindsey Wilson) before securing a notable 6-5 decision over #12 Alyssa Quezaire (Life) in the quarterfinals. She advanced to the semifinals, where she fell to #19 Skyler Randolph (Lindsey Wilson) by technical fall. Brown closed out her tournament with a narrow 7-6 decision loss to NCAA #6 Rebekah Jean-Baptiste (Emmanuel). 

Also competing at 117 lbs., Sophie Sarver earned a top-six finish with a 4-2 record. Sarver opened with a fall in 1:02 over Chloe Parets (Huntingdon) before recording a 19-8 technical fall against Addison Rudolph (Campbellsville). After falling in the quarterfinals, Sarver responded with consecutive falls over Josie Davis (Campbellsville) and teammate Kaylin Taylor. Her tournament concluded in the consolation semifinals against Miranda. 

Cumberlands will return to the mats on Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14, for the Missouri Valley Open at Missouri Valley University in Marshall, MO. 

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