Women's Wrestling

Ashley Named KCAC/SAC Women's Wrestler of the Week

KANSAS — Avery Ashley of No. 15 Oklahoma City University has been named the KCAC/Sooner Athletic Conference Women's Wrestler of the Week, the KCAC conference office announced Tuesday. Ashley was selected for her performances from Jan. 5-11 by a vote of the conferences' Sports Information Directors. The KCAC and Sooner merged to one national qualifying group in women's wrestling in 2025-26, and have chosen to honor one Women's Wrestler of the Week between the two conferences. All KCAC Player of the Week honors are presented by Athletic Solutions.
 
 

Avery Ashley - #15 Oklahoma City University

110 lbs. | Sr. | Lucas, Texas
 

Date Tournament or Duals Tournament/Dual Opponents Score Place Team Finished
1/9/26 NWCA Nationals Jenna Gerhardt (Dickinson State) - Ranked No. 8 in the NAIA at 110 lbs. W, TF, 10-0 13th
1/9/26 NWCA Nationals Raquel Garcia (Missouri Valley College) W, TF 10-0 13th
1/10/26 NWCA Nationals #2 Emma Jones (Indiana Tech) - Ranked No. 2 in the NAIA at 110 lbs. W, F, 2:10 13th
1/10/26 NWCA Nationals Sarina Gunn (University of the Cumberlands) W, TF 10-0 13th

Unranked Avery Ashley went 4-0 and pinned the No. 2 wrestler in the NAIA at the 110-pound class. Avery won by Technical Fall in her other three wins, including a 10-0 win over the No. 8 wrestler in the NAIA.
    


2025-26 KCAC/SAC WOMEN'S WRESTLER OF THE WEEK PREVIOUS HONOREES

  • Week 1 (Nov. 3): Destiny Jones, Saint Mary
  • Week 2 (Nov. 10): Alexis Means, Friends
  • Week 3 (Nov. 17): Jordan Suarez, Wayland Baptist
 


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ABOUT THE KANSAS COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE

The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and sponsors 28 varsity sports. Founded in 1890, the KCAC is the second oldest intercollegiate athletic conference in the country. As the conference home to 14 member institutions, the KCAC emphasizes commitment, cooperation, high achievement, and working towards a common goal in the act of competition. To keep up with the latest conference news, follow the KCAC on Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram using the handle @kcacsports.


ABOUT THE SOONER ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (SAC)

The SAC is an NAIA-affiliated conference representing institutions across Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri. Known for its competitive excellence and commitment to student-athlete success.

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