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Jimenez Named Finalist For 2026 USA Wrestling Anthony-Maroulis Trophy
3/26/2026 3:36:00 PM | Women's Wrestling
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Lehigh women's wrestling standout Audrey Jimenez has been named one of five finalists for the 2026 USA Wrestling Anthony-Maroulis Trophy, which is presented annually to the nation's best women's college wrestler.
Jimenez was recently named NCAA Women's Wrestler of the Year by the National Wrestling Coaches Association.
The 2026 NCAA Champion at 110, Jimenez went 21-0 in Lehigh's first season as a varsity program. In addition to her national title, Jimenez was named the Outstanding Wrestler at the inaugural NCAA Women's Wrestling Championships and was named the Most Dominant Wrestler for NCAA Women's Wrestling for the 2026 season.
Other finalists for the Anthony-Maroulis Trophy include NCAA Champions Kennedy Blades and Kylie Welker of Iowa and NAIA Champions Erin Hikiji of Providence and Cristelle Rodriguez of Doane.
The award winner will be selected by a vote from three constituent groups—women's college head coaches, national wrestling media and the fans. Each group accounts for one-third of the total vote.
Public voting is now open at usawrestlingevents.com/wcwoty and will run through Tuesday, March 31. The winner will be announced on Thursday, April 2.
Jimenez was recently named NCAA Women's Wrestler of the Year by the National Wrestling Coaches Association.
The 2026 NCAA Champion at 110, Jimenez went 21-0 in Lehigh's first season as a varsity program. In addition to her national title, Jimenez was named the Outstanding Wrestler at the inaugural NCAA Women's Wrestling Championships and was named the Most Dominant Wrestler for NCAA Women's Wrestling for the 2026 season.
Other finalists for the Anthony-Maroulis Trophy include NCAA Champions Kennedy Blades and Kylie Welker of Iowa and NAIA Champions Erin Hikiji of Providence and Cristelle Rodriguez of Doane.
The award winner will be selected by a vote from three constituent groups—women's college head coaches, national wrestling media and the fans. Each group accounts for one-third of the total vote.
Public voting is now open at usawrestlingevents.com/wcwoty and will run through Tuesday, March 31. The winner will be announced on Thursday, April 2.
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