GREENVILLE, S.C. – Conference Carolinas has two men’s wrestling programs ranked in the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Preseason Rankings and two receiving votes. Along with the teams, two individuals are ranked atop their respective weight classes, David Hunsberger of Lander and Scotty Joll of UNC Pembroke.

2024 national runner-up Lander University leads the way for Conference Carolinas as the Bearcats are ranked 14th with four individuals ranked. UNC Pembroke follows at 22nd with three ranked individuals. Both Belmont Abbey and Newberry College received four points apiece as each has two individuals ranked.

Top-ranked individuals, Hunsberger won the national championship at 165 pounds a season agon while Joll finished third at 174 pounds.

Lander Ranked Individuals
133 pounds – Kaden Kuenzi – 12th
141 pounds – Isham Peace – 6th
165 pounds – David Hunsberger – 1st
184 pounds – Anthony Giampeitro – 12th

UNC Pembroke Ranked Individuals
149 pounds – Jake Piccirilli – 9th
157 pounds – Keegan Roberson – 2nd
174 pounds – Scotty Joll – 1st

Belmont Abbey Ranked Individuals
149 pounds – John Carayiannis – 11th
174 pounds – Max Kiel – 11th

Newberry Ranked Individuals
174 pounds – Dayton Fields – 12th
197 pounds – John Parker – 10th