North Central Routs Northern Michigan 31-11
Fourth-ranked North Central College defeated 19th-ranked Northern Michigan University in women's wrestling at Vandament Arena.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Wrestling
North Central College defeated Northern Michigan University 31-11 in women's wrestling at Vandament Arena in Marquette on Monday. The result came as Northern Michigan prepares to compete in the Pointer Open hosted by Wisconsin-Stevens Point on Saturday.
Why it matters
The meet pitted two ranked NCAA single-division programs against each other, with North Central holding the No. 4 spot and Northern Michigan at No. 19. The result gives local followers a clear read on where the Wildcats stand before the Pointer Open.
Denson posted a 12-1 technical fall at 103 pounds and Graveman a 17-7 technical fall at 145 pounds, while the team score stood at 12-6 after the 124-pound match. The source does not indicate how these results affect either program's season standing.
The players
North Central College
North Central College is a private liberal arts college in Naperville, Illinois, whose women's wrestling program is ranked No. 4 in NCAA single-division competition.
Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan University is a public university in Marquette, Michigan, whose women's wrestling team is ranked No. 19 in NCAA single-division competition.
The details
Lillee Denson won a 12-1 technical fall over Zurri Zamora at 103 pounds, and North Central took a forfeit at 110 pounds. Carissa Qureshi won by fall at 131 pounds, Grace Stern won a 10-0 technical fall at 138 pounds, and Caroline Ward closed the meet with a 2-1 decision at 207 pounds.
Timeline
Monday, November 2, 2026: North Central defeats Northern Michigan 31-11 at Vandament Arena.
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Northern Michigan competes at the Pointer Open hosted by Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Season Trajectory
Within NCAA single-division women's wrestling, North Central's No. 4 ranking sits above Northern Michigan's No. 19 ranking, and this dual result adds a head-to-head data point to that ordering. The Pointer Open on Saturday is the next test for Northern Michigan in the same ranked field.
Northern Michigan's Pointer Open appearance on November 7 gives fans a direct look at how the Wildcats match up in a multi-team field after this dual. Anyone tracking the team's ranking or individual results can use the Vandament Arena scores as a baseline for that tournament.
The takeaway
North Central's 31-11 win over a ranked Northern Michigan squad is a useful reference point for both programs heading into more competitive tournament action. Readers following the sport can track how Northern Michigan performs at the Pointer Open to gauge its direction.
What happens next
Northern Michigan University competes at the Pointer Open hosted by Wisconsin-Stevens Point on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Mining Journal.
