GREENVILLE, S.C. – Leading into the first year of sponsoring women's wrestling, two South Atlantic Conference Carolinas institutions are ranked in the preseason National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Tournament Rankings. Perennial power King University is ranked first while Emmanuel University is ranked 14th.

The Tornado edged defending national champion, the University of Iowa by three points as King tops the poll with 107 while the Hawkeyes are in second with 104 points. King has nine individuals ranked, including three at No. 1, to Iowa's eight total ranked wrestlers. Emmanuel checks into the poll tied for 14th with the University of Dubuque and New Jersey City University as all three schools earned 12 points. The Lions have two individuals ranked.

King Ranked Individuals
103 pounds – Avery Kibelbek – 6th
110 pounds – Samara Chavez – 3rd
110 pounds – Dianna Holmes – 5th
117 pounds – Melanie Mendoza – 3rd
124 pounds – Virginia Bella Foard – 2nd
124 pounds – Montana DeLawder – 3rd
131 pounds – Victoria Baez Dilone – 1st
138 pounds – Claire DiCugno – 1st
145 pounds – Aine Drury – 2nd
160 pounds – Cheyenne Bowman – 1st
160 pounds – Yasmine Oliveira – 4th
180 pounds – Alexa Garcia – 4th

Emmanuel Ranked Individuals
117 pounds – Karissa Turnwall – 4th
160 pounds – Jocelyn Yepez – 8th