Manheim, Pa.- The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) released their NCAA Division II Preseason Men's Coaches Rankings on Thursday, Oct. 22. The University of Findlay checked in at the 23rd spot. The Roughnecks are coming off a season in which they went 8-8 in duals, which included wins over #11 Kutztown and #20 Indianapolis.
Individual preseason rankings were also released Thursday, with five Findlay Roughnecks earning spots in their respective weight classes. Senior Nate Knowlton ranks sixth at 133 pounds, while junior Donavyn Watts and fifth-year Giulian Bodiu are ranked ninth at 174 and 285 pounds, respectively. Junior Micah Cottrell ranks 10th at 149 pounds, and fifth-year Billy Smith rounds out the group at 15th in the 125-pound weight class.
Findlay will kick off their season at the Pioneer Open on Sunday, Nov. 1 in Glenville, W. Va.
NCAA DII Men's Coaches Rankings- Preseason
- Glenville State
- Nebraska-Kearney
- UW- Parkside
- UMary
- Gannon
- Minnesota State
- Tiffin
- McKendree
- Grand Valley State
- Indianapolis
- Central Missouri
- Ashland
- Belmont Abbey
- West Liberty
- Pitt-Johnstown
- Augustana
- UNC-Pembroke
- St. Cloud State
- Central Oklahoma
- Adams State
- Northern State
- Lander
- Findlay
- Millersville
- Quincy
- San Francisco State
Tournament Poll Methodology: The Tournament Power Index (TPI) rankings are based on individual wrestler rankings rather than a team's dual-meet strength. Points are awarded based on each wrestler's ranking as follows: first (20 points), second (16), third (13), fourth (12), fifth (10), sixth (9), seventh (7), eighth (6), ninth (4), 10th (3), 11th (2.5), 12th (2), 13th (1.5), 14th (1), and 15th (0.5).