South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Men’s Wrestling Well Represented in NWCA Division II Preseason Poll
MANHEIM, Pa. – The preseason edition of the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) DII Coaches Poll was released on Friday, Oct. 21 and five South Atlantic Conference Carolinas institutions were mentioned in the poll.
Lander, the 2022 Conference Carolinas Men’s Wrestling Champions, led the way at No. 7 with 47 total points and six individuals ranked. Belmont Abbey joined the Bearcats in the Top-25 at No. 22 with 18 points and three individuals ranked. Limestone led a group of three league teams to receive votes with 12 followed by Newberry (8) and UNC Pembroke (3).
In all, 13 individuals were ranked from the conference across seven of the 10 weight classes. Zeth Brower of Lander, the 2021-22 NCAA National Champion at 141-pounds, is the top-ranked South Atlantic Conference Carolinas wrestler. He is ranked No. 1 at 141 pounds. The other individual rankings can be found below.
For the complete poll, click here. The ranking is a tournament power index ranking in which points are awarded based on individual rankings.
125 pounds
4th - Kevin Radcliff, Limestone
10th - Logan Seliga, UNC Pembroke
12th - James Joplin, Lander
133 pounds
8th - Elijah Lusk, Lander
9th - Timothy Decatur, Newberry
12th - Ben Fielding, Belmont Abbey
141 pounds
1st - Zeth Brower, Lander
5th - John Carayainnis, Belmont Abbey
157 pounds
9th - Will Evans, Newberry
174 pounds
7th - Connor Weeks, Belmont Abbey
10th - Jack Bond, Lander
184 pounds
7th - Logan Hall, Lander
285 pounds
5th - Juan Holmes, Lander