2024 NWCA All-Star Classic

Vicky Baez-Dilone vs Carolina Moreno | 2024 NWCA All-Star Classic Preview

Vicky Baez-Dilone vs Carolina Moreno | 2024 NWCA All-Star Classic Preview

A full preview of the matchup between Victoria Baez Dilone and Carolina Moreno at the 2024 NWCA All-Star Classic.

Oct 16, 2024 by Kyle Klingman
Vicky Baez-Dilone vs Carolina Moreno | 2024 NWCA All-Star Classic Preview

The 2024 NWCA All-Star Classic presented by Nike Wrestling is Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 7:00 pm (ET) in Rec Hall at Penn State. 

This event can be viewed only on FloWrestling and will feature 10 highly ranked Division I folkstyle matchups with five cross-divisional women’s freestyle matches.

131 Pounds: Victoria Baez-Dilone, King (NCAA) vs Carolina Moreno, Southern Oregon (NAIA)

Domination is the name of the game for Moreno. She blitzed the 2024 NAIA Championships, notching two falls and three techs, including an 11-0 shutout in the finals. 

She works well from a front headlock and scores on go-behinds — frustrating her opponents when they can’t reach her legs. Moreno can explode for four from a double or, if you’re not careful, she can hit a fireman’s carry to your back. The Southern Oregon star isn’t afraid to use classic folkstyle techniques, pinning you with a cradle if the opportunity arises. 

The Spanish-born Baez-Dilone was raised on freestyle and her matches reflect her upbringing. She stays in solid position and is selective with her attacks. The King University star looks for a leg lace or a gut wrench from a takedown, but she can pin you with a pancake if you get overaggressive. She’ll also break out double from space and take you down.

Baez-Dilone has international experience, competing for Spain at the World Championships. She might move down to 124 this season so this will be a good early season test at 131.

This feels like a strategic match with both wrestlers prioritizing position over points. That doesn’t mean a tech or a fall isn’t possible, it just means that both wrestlers will likely be patient to find the positions that suit them best. 

Match History: First Meeting

College Credentials

Victoria Baez-Dilone, SR
College: King University (Bristol, Tennessee)
Hometown: Madrid, Spain

2024 - NCWWC 2nd at 130
2023 - NCWWC 1st at 130
2022 - NJCAA 1st at 130

Baez-Dilone on competing in the 2024 All-Star Classic: “I want to express my sincerest gratitude for the invitation to the sporting event. It is an honor to participate and represent King. I truly appreciate this opportunity and am excited to wrestle in this unique experience.”

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Baez-Dilone can pancake you to your back if you aren't careful

Carolina Moreno, SR
College: Southern Oregon (Ashland, Oregon)
Hometown: Yuma, Arizona

2024 - NAIA 2nd at 130
2023 - NAIA 1st at 123
2022 - NAIA 1st at 123

Moreno on competing in the 2024 All-Star Classic: “I’m always looking forward to competing and the opportunity to challenge myself. It’s exciting to represent the NAIA and Southern Oregon at events like these.”

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Moreno won 11-0 in the 2024 NAIA Championship finals