FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga.— The Montreat women's wrestling team sent a trio of athletes to the Robert Horton Open hosted by Emmanuel University in Georgia on Sunday. Overall, the three athletes combined for three victories during the tournament.
 
After receiving a bye, Trinity Howard claimed a 19-8 tech fall triumph over her first opponent in the 123-lb bracket. The Queen Creek, Ariz. native fell to the No. 5 ranked wrestler, but bounced back with a quick 10-0 consolation tech fall before ending her tournament with a 2-2 record.
 
Charlotte Wheeler picked up the other individual win with a 12-1 tech fall victory in her first round at 130. She finished with a 1-2 record following a loss in the ensuing round and a close 10-8 decision that went against her in the consolation bracket. A tough draw in the 155-lb bracket saw Nicole Lewis drop a match against the 15^th-best wrestler at 170 prior to a consolation defeat.
 
For the full results from the Robert Horton Open, click here.
 
Women's wrestling now travels to Fort Wayne, Ind. for the Warrior Duals hosted by Indiana Tech on Friday. Duals are expected to begin at 1 p.m.