FHSU wrestling receives votes in preseason poll, two wrestlers ranked individually

Fort Hays State received votes in the NCAA Division II Preseason wrestling poll, released Monday by the Division II Wrestling Coaches Association.

FHSU, which finished 21st in last year’s NCAA Division II National Championships, was one of five MIAA squads recognized in the poll. No. 3 Nebraska-Kearney had 134 points, while Central Oklahoma (No. 9, 87 points) and Lindenwood (No. 10, 77 points) were both Top 10 selections. Central Missouri was picked 12th with 77 points.

Individually, the Tigers had two wrestlers ranked in their respective weight classes.

Josh Rodriguez is No. 5 at 174 pounds after going 17-11 last season with an appearance at the NCAA Championships, earning a berth after a second place finish at the NCAA Central Super Regional.

Jon Inman is ranked fifth at 184 pounds after earning MIAA Freshman of the Year honors with a 27-8 overall record. Inman competed at the 2014 NCAA Championships after winning the NCAA Central Super Regional at 184 pounds.

The Tigers open the 2014-15 season with the Black and Gold Scrimmage on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Complete team and individual rankings are below

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