Going into the two-day tournament, Mensah was the top-ranked 143-pounder, and she proved it. After going 2-0 on Friday, Mensah won her semifinal match, 12-2, putting her in the finals. The junior from Katy didn't surrender a point in the championship, winning by decision, 8-0. With the win, Mensah became the first national champion in the program's three-year history.