TIFFIN, Ohio -- Point Park women's wrestling opens its second season on Sunday in the Tiffin Open. Sunday's meet will be the first under the direction of Head Coach Andrew Spears.

The Pioneers return three wrestlers from the 2025-26 season in Daniela Contin, Evelyn Hippensteel and Lexi Spears. Contin finished second on the team last season with 17 wins and 70 points, and she recorded a team-leading 12 falls. 

The Pioneers also feature a squad of six freshmen with Emily Frantzen, April Gonzalez, Myla Heuett, Trinity Moore, Heaven Ramirez and Veronica Vera all making their collegiate debuts on Sunday. 

Spears brings over 15 years of experience in program leadership and athlete development to the Pioneers, including four years as President of the Franklin Regional Wrestling Organization and an additional four years as Junior Olympics Wrestling Coach. 

2026-27 will be the first year women's wrestling is an official Mountain East Conference sport, with the MEC Championships being scheduled for Jan. 30. The Pioneers were picked to finish sixth in the MEC Preseason poll.