ATLANTA, Ga. – Jayden Laurent (Fr.-Denmark, Wis.) finished an undefeated run through her bracket at the Women's Collegiate Wrestling Association National Championships and become Lakeland University's first-ever national champion in women's wrestling Saturday.

Laurent defeated Felicity Bryant of Emmanuel (Ga.) College 12-1 in the final at 143 pounds, following up an 11-4 win over Anna Luciano of King (Tenn.) University earlier in the day in the semifinals. Laurent finished with a 5-0 mark over two days at nationals and put an exclamation point on Lakeland's first season sponsoring the sport by concluding an undefeated season with a 27-0 record.

Laurent came into nationals as the top seed in her weight class and ranked No. 1 nationally. She defeated the third-, fifth- and eighth-ranked on her run through her bracket.

Laurent outscored her opponents a combined 51-9 over five matches, including a win by fall over Eunique Davis of Tiffin (Ohio) University in the second round on Friday. She also defeated Marilyn Garcia of Menlo (Calif.) College 14-4 in the opening round and also blanked Hailey Finn of Life (Ga.) University 10-0 in the quarterfinals on Friday to wrap up All-American status even before competing on Saturday.

Laurent was one of five Lakeland wrestlers competing at nationals. Maddie Ruckdashel (Fr.-New London, Wis.) had the best showing besides Laurent, finishing 2-2 at 123 lbs.

Ruckdashel won her opening match, a 12-1 technical fall victory over Caleeann Blarr of Gannon (Pa.) University. After a loss in the round of 16, she came back with a narrow win over Daniela Flores of Oklahoma City University before going down by fall late in a close match against Kaitlyn Funai of Warner Pacific (Ore.) University.

Maribel Dorantes (Fr.-Milwaukee, Wis.) and Delilah Vance (Fr.-Viroqua, Wis.) both competed at 130 lbs., with both finishing 0-2 on Friday. Vance had a good showing going in her consolation match, trailing Mikayla Dockweiler of Gannon 11-8 before Dockweiler won by fall at 3:54. Phoenix Horn (Fr.-Burlington, Wis.) also competed at 116 lbs. and finished with a 0-2 mark.